[Demos by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookDemos CHAPTER XIV 7/38
The lady expressed much satisfaction.
The furnishing had been performed in a substantial manner, without display; one might look forward to considerable comfort at the Manor. 'Any change that Adela suggests,' said Richard during this tour, 'shall of course be carried out at once.
If she doesn't like the paper in any of the rooms, she's only got to say so and choose a better.
Do you think she'd care to look at the stables? I'll get a carriage for her, and a horse to ride, if she likes.' Richard felt strongly that this was speaking in a generous way.
He was not aware that his tone hinted as much, but it unmistakably did. The vulgarity of a man who tries hard not to be vulgar is always particularly distressing. 'Oh, how kind!' murmured Mrs.Waltham.
<<Back Index Next>> D-Link book Top TWC mobile books
|