"I imagine it cost you something to agree!" "It did," Grace admitted.

"After all, you know our traditions, and many people, not cruel people, like the sport." "That is so; but let's take the hunt to-day, for an example.

There were three or four men without an occupation, and no doubt they find following the hounds healthy exercise.

The others had left work that ought to be done; in fact, if you think, you'll own that some were men we have not much use for in the dale." "Yes," said Grace, with some reluctance; "I know the men you mean.

All the same, it is really not our business to decide if they ought to work or hunt." Askew looked amused and she liked his twinkle.