His faced had paled slightly.

"I had forgotten Clarke.

Bess, you can't mean--" "Now, Eb, do not get that look on your face.

You always frighten me," answered his wife, as she quietly placed her hand on his arm.
"I do not mean anything much, certainly nothing against Mr.Clarke.
He was a true gentleman.

I really liked him." "So did I," interrupted the Colonel.
"I believe Betty cared for Mr.Clarke.She was always different with him.