'What's he been after ?' 'I saw him going up towards the Walthams'.' Richard exhibited more interest.
'Is he a particular friend of theirs ?' he asked.

He had gathered from Alfred Waltham that there had been a certain intimacy between the 'two families, but desired more detailed information than his disciple had offered.
'Well, he used to be,' replied Rodman, with a significant smile.

'But I don't suppose Mrs.W.gave him a very affectionate reception to-day.

His little doings have rather startled the good people of Wanley, especially since he has lost his standing.

It wouldn't have mattered much, I dare say, but for that.' 'But was there anything particular up there ?' Mutimer had a careworn expression as he asked, and he nodded his head as if in the direction of the village with a certain weariness.
'I'm not quite sure.