It is that your kindness to me in London was no reason for my intruding on you at Norton Bury.

It might not be agreeable for you and Dr.Jessop to have my acquaintance here.

I am a tradesman." The little old lady's eyes brightened into something beyond mere kindness as she looked at him.
"Mr.Halifax, I thank you for that 'plain truth.' Truth is always best.

Now for mine.

I had heard you were a tradesman; I found out for myself that you were a gentleman.