I must say that it was fortunate for the family that the event happened before Mr.Beaufort was wheedled into so improper a marriage." "It was fortunate, Blackwell.

Have you ordered the post-horses?
I shall start immediately after the funeral." "What is to be done with the cottage, sir ?" "You may advertise it for sale." "And Mrs.Morton and the boys ?" "Hum! we will consider.

She was a tradesman's daughter.

I think I ought to provide for her suitably, eh ?" "It is more than the world could expect from you, sir; it is very different from a wife." "Oh, very!--very much so, indeed! Just ring for a lighted candle, we will seal up these boxes.

And--I think I could take a sandwich.