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But let it be!' The house was a lovely little place in a grove of elms, and they liked it much.

The first person to call upon them as new residents was Mr.Cope.
He was delighted to find that they had come so near, and (though he did not say this) meant to live in such excellent style.

He had not, however, resumed the manner of a lover.
'Your father spoils all!' murmured Mrs.Millborne.
But three days later she received a letter from her husband, which caused her no small degree of astonishment.