18/44 I never met with so faithful a fellow. A good enough servant, too, in his way; but somewhat too old-fashioned for my wife and daughters, who complain of his being surly now and then." "You are not thinking of parting with him ?" said Ellinor, jealous for Dixon. And I believe Mrs.Osbaldistone herself would never consent to his leaving us. But some ladies, you know, like a little more subserviency in manner than our friend Dixon can boast." Ellinor made no reply. They were entering the painted flower garden, hiding the ghastly memory. |