Of course we cannot help thinking what a pity it was that you went away just when you did.

But I shall never reproach you, my dear child; I would save you from all trouble if I could.

On your way home you will have time to prepare yourself for the change you will find.

We shall perhaps leave Offendene at once, for we hope that Mr.Haynes, who wanted it before, may be ready to take it off my hands.

Of course we cannot go to the rectory--there is not a corner there to spare.