30/33 "Yes, I think that could be managed. There is certainly a young woman at the Hall--" and he stopped. "I may tell you, Mr.Johnson, that the foreman hinted to Mr.Tallboys that he thought you and the upper housemaid were likely one of these days to come together, and that is principally why we spoke to you instead of to one of the others who were there. We thought, you see, that she might probably be leaving her place one of these days, and that perhaps this twenty-five pounds might enable you and her to marry earlier than you otherwise would have done. In that case, you see, it would suit us all. |