“Thank you,” answered Tony politely, but it did not appear that it was such a home as he would choose.
Do you live alone?” he asked.
Yes.”
“I didn’t know but you might be married.”
“I was married but my wife died long ago.”
“Why don’t you marry again?” inquired Tony.
I couldn’t afford it,” answered Hayden, frightened at the suggestion. “Women have terrible appetites.”
“Have they?” returned Tony, amused.
And I can’t get enough for myself to eat.”
“Have you always lived here?”