Mrs.Roby, in discussing the merits and character of the lover with the young lady, had always lent herself to the lover's aid,--and had condescended to accept from the lover various presents which she could hardly have taken had she been hostile to him.
"And now tell me about herself.

Has she seen him often ?" "Why, Mr.Wharton, he has dined here, in the house, over and over again.

I thought that you were encouraging him." "Heavens and earth!" "Of course she has seen him.

When a man dines at a house he is bound to call.

Of course he has called,--I don't know how often.