Ill-bred, conceited fellows, some of them, I happen to know, but they know their business.

Now why shouldn't I build a little place here on my own ground, and get the bishop to consecrate it?
I would read prayers for you in the abbey church in the morning, and then you would not be too tired to come and preach here in the evening.

I would read the prayers here too, if you liked." "I think your scheme delightful," answered the curate, after a moment's pause.

"I would only venture to suggest one improvement--that you should not have your chapel consecrated.

You will find it ever so much more useful.