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Framley Parsonage

CHAPTER III
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In the meantime Mr.Fothergill had got hold of Mark Robarts.

Mr.Fothergill was a gentleman and a magistrate of the county, but he occupied the position of managing man on the Duke of Omnium's estates.

He was not exactly his agent; that is to say, he did not receive his rents; but he "managed" for him, saw people, went about the county, wrote letters, supported the electioneering interest, did popularity when it was too much trouble for the duke to do it himself, and was, in fact, invaluable.

People in West Barsetshire would often say that they did not know what on earth the duke would do, if it were not for Mr.Fothergill.Indeed, Mr.Fothergill was useful to the duke.
"Mr.Robarts," he said, "I am very happy to have the pleasure of meeting you--very happy indeed.

I have often heard of you from our friend Sowerby." Mark bowed, and said that he was delighted to have the honour of making Mr.Fothergill's acquaintance.


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