But the elder birds, Mr.and Mrs.
Sheldon, are they kind ?" "They are very kind.

Mr.Sheldon is not a demonstrative man, as you know; but I am not accustomed to have people in a rapturous state of mind about me and my affairs.

He is kinder to me than my father ever was; and I don't see how I can expect more than that.

Mrs.Sheldon is extremely kind in her way--which is rather a feeble way, as you know." "And Charlotte-- ?" "You answered for Charlotte yourself just now.

Yes, she is very, very, very good to me; much better than I deserve.