But it is progressing very well at present.

He has written three chapters since last Wednesday.

He was reading them to us when you came." "Indeed! Since last Wednesday?
How interesting!" Malcolm did not seem to find the topic interesting, for he smothered a yawn.

His mother changed the subject.

On their way home, however, she again referred to it.
"You must make it a point to see her every day," she declared.