"She's splendid," said Coote, coming to it abruptly.
"Isn't she?" said Kipps.
"I couldn't help noticing her face," said Coote.... "You know, my dear Kipps, that this is better than a legacy."
"I don't deserve it," said Kipps.
"You can't say that."
"I don't. I can't 'ardly believe it. I can't believe it at all. No!"
There followed an expressive stillness.
"It's wonderful," said Kipps. "It takes me like that."
Coote made a faint blowing noise, and so again they came for a time of silence.