He took pity on this young greenhorn of a nephew, and wanted to open his eyes too.
No man, for instance, went more regularly to church when in the country than the old bachelor.

"It don't matter so much in town, Pen," he said, "for there the women go and the men are not missed.

But when a gentleman is sur ses terres, he must give an example to the country people: and if I could turn a tune, I even think I should sing.

The Duke of Saint David's, whom I have the honour of knowing, always sings in the country, and let me tell you, it has a doosed fine effect from the family pew.
And you are somebody down here.

As long as the Claverings are away you are the first man in the parish: and as good as any.