[Beauchamp’s Career by George Meredith]@TWC D-Link bookBeauchamp’s Career CHAPTER XII 8/31
I cannot understand the nature of an influence that induces him to abandon a profession he loves and shines in, for politics, at a moment's notice.' Miss Denham was silent, and then said: 'I will tell you, madam, how it occurred, as far as circumstances explain it.
Dr.Shrapnel is accustomed to give a little country feast to the children I teach, and their parents if they choose to come, and they generally do.
They are driven to Northeden Heath, where we set up a booth for them, and try with cakes and tea and games to make them spend one of their happy afternoons and evenings.
We succeed, I know, for the little creatures talk of it and look forward to the day.
When they are at their last romp, Dr.Shrapnel speaks to the parents.' 'Can he obtain a hearing ?' Rosamund asked. 'He has not so very large a crowd to address, madam, and he is much beloved by those that come.' 'He speaks to them of politics on those occasions ?' 'Adouci a leur intention.
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