27/30 He knew that if he had not been over friendly to John, it had been John's own fault; but since he had found out that it was impossible to marry Mrs.Goddard, he had forgiven the young scholar his shortcomings and felt very charitably inclined towards him. It suddenly struck him that it would give John great pleasure to stop at the Hall for a few days, and that it would be no inconvenience to himself. The effect upon Mrs.Ambrose was greater even than he had expected. She was hospitable, good and kind, but she was also economical, as she had need to be. |