Audiobook Dictation: “A fresh, wholesome looking boy, was…”

A fresh, wholesome looking boy, was Tom Gates, with steady gray eyes, an intelligent forehead, but a sensitive, rather weak mouth. He was of sturdy, athletic build and dressed neatly in a suit that was of coarse material but well brushed and cared for. Kenneth decided that he was ill at ease and in a state of dogged self-repression. "We have heard something of your story," said Kenneth, "and are interested in it. "Lucy is very proud. "Yes; she'll worry about me, I know. "Would you like that?" asked Beth. "No, indeed," he replied, frankly. "But it will be best that way. I had to stand by Lucy--she's so sweet and gentle, and so sensitive.