"Yes. A very able man, indeed."
Hopkins turned nervously to Sophy.
"How does the idea of such an arrangement strike you, Mrs. Chesney?"
"I think that everything will depend on what my husband himself wishes, when he is stronger, Doctor Hopkins."
"Quite so. Quite so. The patient's co-operation is most important."
Lady Wychcote again addressed him abruptly:
"What is your opinion of this man Gaynor—my son's valet!"
"Why, he seems a very intelligent, worthy person, indeed!"
"You think he may be safely left in his present position?"
"Oh, certainly, certainly, your ladyship!"