16/26 Mr.Thumble came back, and I received your letter;--of course I received it. And I was surprised to learn from that, that in spite of what had occurred at Silverbridge, you were still anxious to continue the usual Sunday ministrations in your church." "I was determined that I would do my duty at Hogglestock, as long as I might be left there to do it," said Mr.Crawley. "When Sunday came, I had no alternative but to send Mr.Thumble over again to Hogglestock. It occurred to us,--to me and Mrs.Proudie,--" "I will tell Mr.Crawley just now what has occurred to me," said Mrs. And I am sure that he will take it in good part. |