There never was a prettier drive.

We found out among other things that you pleased Mrs.Laughlin very much by your letter.

Her garden changes every week or so, and it never was lovelier than it is now .-- Then we came back home and dined alone.
Well, since we can't have you and Chud and Frank, I don't care if we do dine alone sometimes for some time to come.

Your mother's monstrous good company, and sometimes three is a crowd.

And now is a good time to be alone.