"It is strange," said Brauws, "that we haven't heard from Addie lately."
"How long is it since we did?" asked Constance, vaguely.
"Nearly a week."
"Yes, it must be close upon a week."
"His last letters were brighter."
"Do you think the travelling is doing him good?"
"He doesn't travel as another man would. In the three months that he has been away...."
"Yes, he will have learnt a good deal that will be useful to him ... in his profession."
"His letters were cheerful."
"I'm longing badly to see him again ... Listen to the wind!"