Mr.
Crewys has given us _carte blanche_ for fireworks and flags; and they are to have a fine bean-feast." "Our cousin John takes a great deal upon himself, and has made uncommonly free with Peter's money," said Lady Belstone, shaking her head.

"I wish he may not find himself pretty nigh ruined when he comes to look into his own affairs.

In my opinion, Fred Crawley is little better than a fool." "He is most devoted to Peter's interests, my dear lady," said the canon, warmly, "and he informed me that Mr.John Crewys had done wonders in the past two years." "He has turned the whole place topsy-turvy in two years, in my opinion," said Miss Crewys.

"I don't deny that he is a rising young man, and that his manners are very taking.

But what can a Cockney lawyer know, about timber, pray ?" "No man on earth, lawyer or no lawyer," said Lady Belstone, emphatically, "will ever convince me that one can be better than _well_." "My sister alludes to the drains.