He had an idea that he would like to do that work for himself.

But he thought that the old squire would be better pleased if his consent were asked in the first instance.

The present day was Sunday, and he would not speak on the subject till Monday.
This day he would devote to the work of securing his future father-in-law's good opinion; to that,--and to his prayers.
And he had gained very much upon Mr.Amedroz before the evening of the day was over.

He was a man before whom difficulties seemed to yield, and who had his own way simply because he had become accustomed to ask for it,--to ask for it and to work for it.

He had so softened the squire's tone of thought towards him, that the future stocking of the land was spoken of between them with something like energy on both sides; and Mr.Amedroz had given his consent, without any difficulty, to the building of a shed for winter stall-feeding.
Clara sat by listening, and perceived that Will Belton would soon be allowed to do just what he pleased with the place.