So I see. How do you do?

Mrs. Littlewood.

You’re not looking quite up to the mark to-day, Colonel.

Colonel Wharton.

That’s a cheering thing to say to a man. I’m feeling pretty well.

Mrs. Wharton.

I was thinking he was looking much better the last day or two.

Colonel Wharton.

I presume it’s not on my account that you’ve lit the fire on a day like this.

Mrs. Wharton.