You are wonderfully improved yourself.

If I had ever doubted your claim to having been well born I would realize the truth now.

That is something not easily counterfeited." "And something evidently you need never try to counterfeit," I added, forgetful of our peculiar relations, as I gazed at the arch face under the broad hat brim.

"Pray how did you work such a marvelous transformation on so small a sum?
I had a theory marriage was expensive." Her cheeks flamed.
"That depends," she replied; "I had excellent training.

The marvel is even greater than you suppose, for behold this case also filled with necessities.