Bauer stared a little, not knowing why Clifford was asking the question.
"Yes, Walter is going to surprise everyone with his talents one of these days."
"And he's a good fellow morally and all that I suppose?"
"He certainly is. I don't know a better. Anyone that has such a mother as Mrs. Douglas can't help being good."
Clifford was silent while he adjusted various utensils around the fire.
"Yes, Mrs. Douglas is an angel. Mr. Douglas will never have to buy an aeroplane for her. She's got her own wings. And some day they'll carry her right up to heaven." Then, after another pause:
"How old is Walter?"
"Twenty-four."
"How old should you take Miss Gray to be?"
Bauer was surprised at the question.