27/32 When an Englishman experiences these sensations, he is in love. John resolved that whatever happened he would walk back with Mrs.Goddard. "We are not so cold as we used to be up here." A great fire of logs was burning upon the hearth in the Hall. Stamboul stalked up to the open chimney, scratched the tiger's skin which served for a rug, and threw himself down as though his day's work were done. "The house is very warm." Mrs.Goddard allowed the squire to help her in removing the heavy black jacket lined and trimmed with fur, which she wore. |