16/22 "And next to Porlock, Frank, my anxiety is about you." "Upon my honour, aunt, I am very much obliged. I shall be all right, you'll see." "Greshamsbury, my dear boy, is not now what it used to be." "Isn't it ?" asked Frank. I do not wish to say a word against your father. It may, perhaps have been his misfortune, rather than his fault--" "She is always down on the governor; always," said Frank to himself; resolving to stick bravely to the side of the house to which he had elected to belong. It is your duty to restore it to its former importance." "My duty!" said Frank, rather puzzled. |