And as for the neighbours, she had scarcely a good word now for any of them.

Jolly!--just as he was going to stand for the County Council, with an idea of Parliament later on! And as for what _he_ wished--what would be good for _him_--that she never seemed to think of.

And, really, some of the things she said now and then about money--nobody with the spirit of a mouse could stand them.
To comfort his worries he went first of all to the nursery, where he found the nursery-maid in charge, and the child already asleep.

Miss Farmer, it appeared, had been enjoying a "day off," and was not expected back till late.

He knelt down beside the little girl, feeding his eyes upon her.