John eyed the proceeding uneasily and kept on his greatcoat.
"Thank you--I don't mind the heat," he said shortly when the squire suggested to him that he might be too warm.

John was in a fit of contrariety.

Mrs.Goddard glanced at him, as he spoke, and he thought he detected a twinkle of amusement in her eyes, which did not tend to smooth his temper.
"You will have some tea, Mrs.Goddard ?" said Mr.Juxon, leading the way into the library, which he regarded as the most habitable room in the house.

Mrs.Goddard walked by his side and the vicar followed, while John and Nellie brought up the rear.
"Is not it a beautiful place ?" said Nellie, who was anxious that the new-comer should appreciate the magnificence of the Hall.
"Can't see very well," said John, "it is so dark." "Oh, but it is beautiful," insisted Miss Nellie.

"And they have lots of lamps here in the evening.