A Gamble with Life. Hocking Silas Kitto

      "So many of the women hereabouts have no taste," Mrs. Tuke replied. "They keep their houses any fashion. I always say you can tell what a house is like by the window curtains. You need not put your head inside the door."

      "I quite agree with you, Mrs. Tuke. May I ask where you send your curtains to be got up so beautifully?"

      "I get 'em up myself."

      "No?"

      "I do, indeed," and Mrs. Tuke smiled upon her visitor most benignantly.

      "How clever you must be. Do you know I think we should become quite fast friends? We seem to understand each other so well. Some people never understand each other. Now, if you were like some narrow, uncharitable people you would not approve of my calling to see Mr. Sterne."