He had conceived a great opinion of that young person's penetration.
His talk for a while was mostly with Mr.Carling, who was in a pleasant mood, being, like most nervous people, at his best in the evening.

Mary made an occasional contributory remark, and Mrs.Carling, as was her wont, was silent except when appealed to.

Finally, Mr.Carling rose and, putting out his hand, said: "I think I will excuse myself, if you will permit me.

I have had to be down town to-day, and am rather tired." Mrs.
Carling followed him, saying to John as she bade him good night: "Do come, Mr.Lenox, whenever you feel like it.

We are very quiet people, and are almost always at home." "Thank you, Mrs.Carling," responded John, with much sincerity.