Besides, fancy the vicar's state of mind! She would have had to call him in to translate your poetry." "It is very singular," said John in a tone of reflection.

"But, if I had not done all that, we should not be talking as we are now, after ten minutes acquaintance." "Probably not," said Mrs.Goddard.
"No--certainly not.

By the bye, there is the Hall.

I suppose you have often been there since Mr.Juxon came--what kind of man is he ?" "He has been a great traveller," answered his companion.

"And then--well, he is a scholar and has an immense library--" "And an immense dog--yes, but I mean, what kind of man is he himself ?" "He is very agreeable," said Mrs.Goddard quietly.