"You are very kind." "Doris and I are old friends," said Hugh.
"Yes, I know," said Jeff.
Spasmodically Doris turned and joined the two men.

"We hope Mr.Chesyl will come and see us sometimes, don't we, Jeff ?" she said.
"Certainly," said Jeff, "when he has nothing better to do." She turned to Hugh with a bright little smile.

Her tears were wholly gone, and he marvelled.

"I hope that will be often, Hugh," she said.
"Thank you," Hugh said gravely.

"Thank you very much." He added, after a moment, to Jeff: "I shall probably be down here a good deal now.