In a general way, yes.

Mr. Milvey smiled again, as he remarked to himself “Those kings and queens were always wishing for children.” It occurring to him, perhaps, that if they had been curates, their wishes might have tended in the opposite direction.

“I think,” he pursued, “we had better take Mrs. Milvey into our council. She is indispensable to me. If you please, I’ll call her.”