'The house I have already is good enough for me, as you supposed.

It is my own freehold; it was built by my grandfather, and is stout enough for a castle.

My father was born there, lived there, and died there.

I was born there, and have always lived there; yet I must needs build a new one.' 'Why do you ?' said Downe.
'Why do I?
To preserve peace in the household.

I do anything for that; but I don't succeed.