'Yes,' he admitted, 'there is a grain of truth in that.

It is because of that I often try to make peace at home.

Life would be tolerable then at any rate, even if not particularly bright.' 'I have thought more than once of proposing a little plan to you,' said Downe with some hesitation.

'I don't know whether it will meet your views, but take it or leave it, as you choose.

In fact, it was my wife who suggested it: that she would be very glad to call on Mrs.Barnet and get into her confidence.