“She was a good woman, Dr. Etherington!” said the widowed man, shaking his foot with agitation.
“She was a good woman, Mr. Goldencalf.”
“And a good wife, Dr. Etherington.”
“I have always believed her to be a good wife, sir.”
“Faithful, obedient, and frugal.”
“Three qualities that are of much practical use in the affairs of this world.”
“I shall never marry again, sir.”
The divine bowed.
“Nay, I never could find such another match!”
Again the divine inclined his head, though the assent was accompanied by slight smile.