He said the wine was good, and he helped himself twice to the sparkling contents of the decanter.

"I feel in spirits to-night, Nina," he said, looking at his grandchild.
"Have a little more wine, Grand-dad," she said, in retort.
In spite of all her efforts, her voice had an anxious ring in it as she spoke.

He looked at her keenly.

He was as suspicious as man could be.

He half-stretched out his hand to seize the decanter, then with a sly smile he replaced the stopper in the neck of the bottle.
"No, no, witch," he said.