18/38 Of course such a thing would never have suggested itself to the Eldons. And in fact very little of the lands remained to them. Mr.Mutimer bought a great deal from other people.' As Mr.Wyvern sat brooding, Mrs.Waltham asked-- 'You have seen Mrs.Eldon ?' 'Not yet. She is too unwell to receive visits.' 'Yes, poor thing, she is a great invalid. |