4/17 Had Mr.Walker believed him to be innocent, his tongue would have been ready enough. John Walker, who was in the habit of laughing at his father's good nature, had no doubt upon the subject. People did not think much of Mr.Winthrop, excepting certain unmarried ladies; for Mr.Winthrop was a bachelor, and had plenty of money. People did not think much of Mr.Winthrop; but still on this subject he might know something, and when he shook his head he manifestly intended to indicate guilt. And Dr.Tempest, the rector of Silverbridge, did not hesitate to declare his belief in the guilt of the incumbent of Hogglestock. |