And if they could have their way, it never would be finished.

And so, in order that Lord Lufton might not be actually driven away by the turmoils of ecclesiastical contest, the younger Lady Lufton would endeavour to moderate both the wrath and the zeal of the elder one, and would struggle against the coming clergymen.

On this day, however, three sat at the board at Framley, and Lady Lufton, in her justification to her son, swore that the invitation had been given by her daughter-in-law.

"You know, my dear," the dowager said to Lord Lufton, "something must be done for these poor Crawleys; and as the dean is away, Lucy wants to speak to the archdeacon about them." "And the archdeacon could not subscribe his ten-pound note without having Mr.Champion to back him ?" "My dear Ludovic, you do put it in such a way." "Never mind, mother.

I've no special dislike to Champion; only as you are not paid five thousand a year for your trouble, it is rather hard that you should have to do all the work of opposition bishop in the diocese." It was felt by them all,--including Lord Lufton himself, who became so interested in the matter as to forgive the black coats before the evening was over,--that this matter of Mr.Crawley's committal was very serious, and demanded the full energies of their party.