Indeed, both the apoplectic wife of the Bishop and the head of Her Majesty's Government were subsequently heard to declare that Mr.Granger was a very entertaining person.

To the former he related with much detail how his daughter had saved their host's life, and to the latter he discoursed upon the subject of tithes, favouring him with his ideas of what legislation was necessary to meet the question.

Somewhat to his own surprise, he found that his views were received with attention and even with respect.

In the main, too, they received the support of the Bishop, who likewise felt keenly on the subject of tithes.

Never before had Mr.Granger had such a good dinner nor mingled with company so distinguished.