The real truth was, however, that the matter would be decided by him, Rosa having an almost filial respect for his wishes.

But he was uncertain as to the state of her wardrobe, and had determined that she should not enter the manor-house at a disadvantage that evening, when there would probably be plenty of opportunities in the future of her doing so becomingly.
He walked to the farm in long strides.

This, then, was the outcome of his first morning's work as curate here.

Things had gone fairly well with him.

He had been ordained; he was in a comfortable parish, where he would exercise almost sole supervision, the rector being infirm.