It is since you left.

His father has settled himself on Herm.

He is a great man in these parts nowadays.

They do say--" "They do say-- ?" I asked, as she stopped short.
"Bon dou! They say many strange things about M.Torode.But you know how folks talk," she murmured.
"And what kind of things do they say, Aunt Jeanne ?" "Oh, all kinds of things.

He's making a fine streak of fat--" "So much the better for him." "Maybe! But, mon dou, when a man gets along too quickly, the others will talk, you know.