She was not so much at her ease, but she also received some comfort from his demeanour.

Mr.Amedroz came down almost immediately, and Belton soon took an opportunity of saying that he would be back at Christmas if Mr.Amedroz would receive him.
"Certainly," said the squire.

"I thought it had been all settled." "So it was;--till I said a word yesterday which foolishly seemed to unsettle it.

But I have thought it over again, and I find that I can manage it." "We shall be so glad to have you!" said Clara.
"And I shall be equally glad to come.

They are already at work, sir, about the sheds." "Yes; I saw the carts full of bricks go by," said the squire, querulously.