“Very,” replied Anderson.
“Say,” said Eddy, “was it as handsome when you were married yourself?”
“I never was married,” replied Anderson, laughing.
“You weren't?” said Eddy, staring at him. “Why, I thought you were a widow man.”
“No,” said Anderson.
“Well, why were you never married?” asked Eddy, sharply.
“Oh, for a good many reasons which I have never formulated sufficiently to give,” replied Anderson.
“I hate big words,” said Eddy, “and I didn't think you would do it. It's mean.”
“So it is,” said Anderson, with a kindly look at him. “Well, all I meant was I couldn't give my reasons without thinking it over.”
“Perhaps you'll tell me when you get them thought over,” said Eddy, accepting the apology generously.