Nobody wants any of our improvements.

The moment they hear of John's Artesian well, they look as if they never drank water.

And, if they happen to pass my poultry-yard, they instantly lose all appreciation of the merits of a fresh egg!" Mr.Kendrew laughed.

"I have been through it all in my time," he said.
"The people who want to take a house are the born enemies of the people who want to let a house.

Odd--isn't it, Vanborough ?" Mr.Vanborough's sullen humor resisted his friend as obstinately as it had resisted his wife.
"I dare say," he answered.