From forty to fifty he has borne it philosophically as a man may.

Now the reaction has come.

With the first dim approach of age, he becomes suddenly terrified for the things he is missing." Dartrey was thoughtful.
"I dare say you are right," he admitted, "but if he needs an Aspasia, surely she could be found ?" Nora rested her head upon her fingers.

She seemed to be watching intently the dancing flames.

Her broad, womanly forehead was troubled, her soft brown eyes pensive.
"He is fifty years old," she said.