He always knew how to please Ina Rose, though not always did he take the trouble.

"Let us say--for the sake of argument--that I am quite inconsolable.

It doesn't matter to anyone, does it ?" "I don't know why you should say that," said Ina.

"It ought to matter--anyhow to your grandfather.

Why don't you make him go by himself ?" Piers laughed a careless laugh, still boldly watching her.