She has been the center of a striking and profoundly moving tragedy! I would give a good deal to know if my late client left a will--" "You might ask her," said Mahaffy cynically.

"Nothing like going to headquarters for the news!" "Solomon, Solomon, give me credit for common sense--go further, and give me credit for common decency! Don't let us forget that ever since we came here she has manifested a charmingly hospitable spirit where we are concerned!" "Wouldn't charity hit nearer the mark, Price ?" "I have never so regarded it, Solomon," said the judge mildly.

"I have read a different meaning in the beef and flour and potatoes she's sent here.

I expect if the truth could be known to us she is wondering in the midst of her grief why I haven't called, but she'll appreciate the considerate delicacy of a gentleman.

I wish it were possible to get cut flowers in this cussed wilderness!" The judge had been occupied with a simple but ingenious toilet.