[Born in Exile by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookBorn in Exile CHAPTER III 4/45
And the young man-- At this distance it was easy to deceive oneself, but did not that face bring something back? Now, as he smiled, it seemed to recall Buckland Warricombe--with a difference.
This might well be a younger brother; there used to be one or two. They were familiar with the Cathedral, and at present appeared to take exclusive interest in certain mural monuments.
For perhaps ten minutes they lingered about the aisle, then, after a glance at the west window, went forth.
With quick step, Godwin pursued them; he issued in time to see them entering an open carriage, which presently drove away towards High Street. For half an hour he walked the Cathedral Close.
Not long ago, on first coming into that quiet space, with its old houses, its smooth lawns, its majestic trees, he had felt the charm peculiar to such scenes--the natural delight in a form of beauty especially English.
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