I think that she will be the best of wives, the best of wives and mothers.

But, as I said, I don't feel enthusiasm; I don't feel it a case for enthusiasm.' 'Of course it's not a case for enthusiasm,' said Gerald, who was evidently eager to range himself completely with her.

'I'm fond, and I'll grow fonder; and I believe you will too.

Don't you, Helen ?' 'No doubt I shall,' said Helen.

She got up now and tossed her cigarette into the waste-paper basket, and stood for a moment looking past Gerald's head at the snowy island, now half dissolved in blue, as though its rivers had engulfed it.