It seems a long time ago and it is nearly four years, isn't it." "Four this summer, I think.

I remember, because I had been to Colorado, and that whole year was pretty full for me.

But all these years have been busy ones for you, too, I hear.

Your grandfather's death must have been a great shock to you.

I knew him only by reputation, but it was a reputation to be proud of." "Yes; Grandfather Kelton had been everything to me." "It was too bad he couldn't have lived to see you through college; he must have taken a great interest in your work there, through his own training and scholarship." "It was what he wanted me to do, and I wish he could have known how I value it.