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The Belton Estate

CHAPTER VII
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They live in cottages by themselves, and choose to have an opinion of their own on church matters.

Mrs.Winterfield was aware that she ought to bid high for such a gardener as she wanted.

A man must be paid well who will submit to daily inquiries as to the spiritual welfare of himself, his wife, and family.

But even though she did bid high, and though she paid generously, no gardener would stop with her.

One conscientious man attempted to bargain for freedom from religion during the six unimportant days of the week, being strong, and willing therefore to give up his day of rest; but such liberty could not be allowed to him, and he also went.


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