(Yes.)
Not very demonstrative before strangers. But when alone with you, like a little boy again.
M. F. A. L.—I don't think he was undemonstrative before strangers.
Oh yes, all you English are like that. You lock up your affection, and you sometimes lose the key.
He laughs. He says you didn't understand about Rowland. He can get it through now, it's a Roland for your Oliver [p. [131]].
[Excellent. By recent marriages the family has gained a Rowland (son-in-law) and lost (so to speak) an Oliver (son).]
He is going. He gives his love to all.
It has been easy for him to come for two reasons: First, because you came to get help for Madame.[18] Secondly, because he had the knowledge in this life.
M. F. A. L.— I hope it has been a pleasure to him to come?
Not a pleasure, a joy.