"Hasn't she a house too ?" "Yes, but so pervaded all over by Aggie and Miss Merriman." "Oh!" Brookenham commented.
"There has always been some man--I've always known there has.

And now it's Petherton," said his companion.
"But where's the attraction ?" "In HIM?
Why lots of women could tell you.

Petherton has had a career." "But I mean in old Jane." "Well, I dare say lots of men could tell you.

She's no older than any one else.

She has also such great elements." "Oh I dare say she's all right," Brookenham returned as if his interest in the case had dropped.