Mrs.Presty had never admired the lawyer as she admired him now.

"Is that how you manage your wife ?" she asked.
Mr.Sarrazin was equal to the occasion, whatever it might be.

"In your time, ma'am," he said, "did you reveal the mysteries of conjugal life ?" He turned to Mrs.Linley.

"I have something to ask first," he resumed, "and then you shall hear what I propose.

How many people serve you in this cottage ?" "Three.