Luncheon was over, and by a general movement all went forth on to the lawn in front of the house.

Mr.
Warricombe, even more cordial than hitherto, named to Godwin the features of the extensive landscape.
'But you see that the view is in a measure spoilt by the growth of the city.

A few years ago, none of those ugly little houses stood in the mid-distance.

A few years hence, I fear, there will be much more to complain of.

I daresay you know all about the ship-canal: the story of the countess, and so forth ?' Buckland presently suggested that the afternoon might be used for a drive.
'I was about to propose it,' said his father.