As his eyes gazed steadily into mine, there was a likeness there also; but it was the coat that decided me.

I said, "It is you, grandpapa." I think this little incident just sealed our friendship.

I always remained in high favour with my great-grandfather.
He spent a great deal of his time in painting.

He never had, I believe, had any profession.

The very small income on which he and his wife had lived was their own private fortune.