6/22 He was in very truth--Voice, and nothing else. "Delighted to make the acquaintance of my daughter's judicious companion and friend. Madame Pratolungo--Mr.Dubourg. This is the old side of the rectory, my dear sir. We had it put in repair--let me see: how long since ?--we had it put in repair just after Mrs.Finch's last confinement but one." (I soon discovered that Mr.Finch reckoned time by his wife's confinements.) "You will find it very curious and interesting inside. |