She even spoke of them to the General, when Nelly was out of hearing.
"It was a disappointment to both of us that Robin is a man of peace," she said, acknowledging the fact for the first time.

"Not but that he is a good boy--a very good boy.

The fighting strain will recur in the next generation.

We shall have soldiers among our grandchildren." "Grandchildren!" growled the General, turning very crimson in the face.
"I call it indelicate to discuss such subjects.

As for Nelly's marrying, why, she's only a child.