She's a dear, wonderful woman, and I'm sure uncle has not been like the same man since she came." "I'm glad you appreciate that," he answered.

"Do you honestly think he's any the better for it ?" "I think he's immensely improved," she answered.

"He doesn't grub about by himself nearly so much, and he's had his hair cut.

I'm sure he looks years younger." "Do you think that he seems quite as contented ?" "Contented!" she repeated, scornfully.

"That's just like you, Richard.