I do respect your uncle.

We have a mutual friend, you and I, and through her I have come to understand many things." Grace turned and looked at him.
"A mutual friend ?" she repeated.

"Oh! I know.

Mrs.Coffin ?" "Yes; Mrs.Coffin.

She's a good woman and a wise one." "She's a dear! Do you like her, too ?" "Indeed, I do." "Has she told you about me--about uncle, I mean ?" "Yes.