I----" "But, my dear fellow, you've become quite an institution with us!" exclaimed Sir Henry in dismay.

"We should all be lost without you.

Why, as you know, you've done me so many kindnesses that I can never sufficiently repay you.

I don't forget how, through your advice, I've been able to effect quite a number of economies at Caistor, and how often you assist my wife in various ways in her social duties." "My dear Sir Henry," he laughed, "you know I'm always ready to serve either of you whenever it lies in my power.

Only--well, I feel that I'm in your wife's company far too much, both here and in Lincolnshire.
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