Any posers this time?
My nephew won't be out of it; he belongs to the firm of Bates Brothers--the Rotherhithe people, you know.' This information was a surprise to Godwin.

He had imagined Christian Moxey either a gentleman at large, or at all events connected with some liberal profession.

Glancing at the attractive face, he met a singular look, a smile which suggested vague doubts.

But Christian made no remark, and Mr.Moxey renewed his inquiries about the examination in chemistry.
The five daughters--all assembled in a homely sitting-room--were nothing less than formidable.

Plain, soft-spoken, not ill educated, they seemed to live in perfect harmony, and to derive satisfaction from pursuits independent of external society.