“Ever since.”
“Just like this on the floor?”
“Just like this on the floor.”
“You must find it rather flat, I should think,” said the carroty-headed George.
“Richard,” said Jane suddenly, ignoring her husband, “you’re not married to a Japanese—or anything—are you?”
“No.”
“Do you live here alone?”
“Well, I have three servant girls, and a daughter, if you call that ‘alone.’”
“A daughter!” said Jane.
“Yes; and she’s Japanese, too.”