13/40 But I have no doubt he's an exceedingly nice fellow. And he's far and away the best painter in America.... When did he go back to town ?" "Last week. I did not care for him." "You and father seldom do care for new acquaintances," he rejoined, smiling. "Don't you think it is about time for you to emerge from your shells and make up your minds that a few people have been born since you retired ?" "People have been born in China, too, but that scarcely interests your father and me." "Let it interest you, mother. |