I stayed ever so long at Barchester, and came across such a queer character.

For you must know I went to church, and afterwards fraternised with the clergyman who did the service; such a gentle old soul,--and, singularly enough, he is the grandfather of Lady Dumbello, who is staying here.

I wonder what you'd think of Lady Dumbello, or how you'd like to be shut up in the same house with her for a week?
But with reference to my staying at Barchester, I must tell you the truth now, though I was a gross impostor the day that I went away.

I wanted to avoid a parting on that last morning, and therefore I started much sooner than I need have done.

I know you will be very angry with me; but open confession is good for the soul.