The lady had recourse to Stella for some account of Mr.Mutimer.
'He is a strong man,' Stella said in a tone which betrayed the Socialist's enthusiasm.

'He stands for earth-subduing energy.

I imagine him at a forge, beating fire out of iron.' 'H'm! That's not quite the same thing as imagining him that beautiful child's husband.

No education, I suppose ?' 'Sufficient.

With more, he would no longer fill the place he does.