"I've always had an affection for that place.

The house is on gravel; the river has trout; there's a splendid sweep of grass for the horses to exercise.

I think there must be sixteen spare beds.

At all events, I know that number can be made up; so that if you're too poor to live much in London, you can always have your set about you." The eyes of the fair economist sparkled as she dwelt on these particular advantages of Besworth.
Richford boasted a show of flowers that might tempt its guests to parade the grounds on balmy evenings.

Wilfrid kept by the side of Lady Charlotte.