I have seen her and spoken to her; I answer for her manners, and I guarantee her personal appearance.

Charming--charming!" For a moment Lady Howel hesitated.

After a little reflection, she decided that it was her duty to trust her excellent husband.

"I will receive the charming widow," she said, "to-morrow at twelve o'clock; and, if she produces the right impression, I promise to overlook the weakness of her eyes." IV.
BEAUCOURT had prolonged the period appointed for the trial trip of his yacht by a whole week.

His apology when he returned delighted the kind-hearted old lady who had made him a present of the vessel.
"There isn't such another yacht in the whole world," he declared.