I heard one of Handel's choruses as I came upstairs." He went into the front drawing-room, shook hands with Mrs.Branston, and established himself with a permanent air beside the piano.

Adela did not seem particularly glad to see him; and John Saltram, who had met him before in Cavendish-square, received him with supreme indifference.
"I am blessed, as I daresay you perceive, Mr.Fenton, in my only son," Mrs.Pallinson said, when the young man had withdrawn to the adjoining apartment.

"It was my misfortune to lose an admirable husband very early in life; and I have been ever since that loss wholly devoted to my son Theobald.

My care has been amply rewarded by his goodness.

He is a most estimable and talented young man, and has already attained an excellent position in the medical profession." "You have reason to be proud of him," Gilbert answered kindly.
"I _am_ proud of him, Mr.Fenton.He is the sole delight and chief object of my life.