Besides it is good for a man's business to have his wife dressed prosperously.

A man who is getting on in the world ought to have a handsome wife.

If she is the right kind, of Miss Stevens' type, say, she is a distinct asset.
After dinner, Miss Westlake and Miss Hastings waylaid him on the porch.
[Illustration: They waylaid him on the porch] "I suppose, of course, you are going to take part in the bowling tournament to-night," suggested Miss Westlake with the engaging directness allowable to family friendship.
"I suppose so, although I didn't know there was one.

Where is it to be held ?" "Oh, just down the other side of the brook, beyond the croquet grounds.
We have a tournament every week, and a prize cup for the best score in the season.

It's lots of fun.