“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.”