I know she doesn't go out.

And perhaps Mr.Mainwaring wouldn't take it amiss.
Mr.Puttock, I know, isn't at home; but if he were, he couldn't come." Mr.Puttock was the rector of Bragton, a very rich living, but was unfortunately afflicted with asthma.
"Poor man.

I heard of that; and he's only been here about six years.
I don't see why Mr.Mainwaring should take it amiss at all.

You can explain that you are only here a few days.

I like to meet clergymen.
I think that it is the duty of a country gentleman to ask them to his house.