Julius is in one of his periods of retiring early just now.

By and by he will be sure to take up the idea again that his best sleep is after midnight.

At present he is on the theory that it is before twelve o'clock." "How has he been since your return ?" John asked.
"Better in some ways, I think," she replied.

"He seems to enjoy the home life in contrast with the traveling about and living in hotels; and then, in a moderate way, he is obliged to give some attention to business matters, and to come in contact with men and affairs generally." "And you ?" said John.

"You find it pleasant to be back ?" "Yes," she said, "I do.