They were sure they had not, when, two days afterward, every one of them was turned out of the house, and a new set installed in their places.
He called for Phipps, and Phipps was at the stable.

Putting on his hat, he went to bring his faithful servitor of Sevenoaks, and bidding him find a porter in the streets and remove the trunks at Mrs.Belcher's direction, he sat down at the window to watch for a passing newsboy.

The children came down, cross and half sick with their long ride and their late dinner.

Then it came on to rain in a most dismal fashion, and he saw before him a day of confinement and ennui.

Without mental resource--unable to find any satisfaction except in action and intrigue--the prospect was anything but pleasant.