"Mr.Crewys," he said, "some time since I spoke my mind--a thing I am over-apt to do--_of_ Peter, and _to_ him.
The lad has forgiven me; he is a man, you see, with all his faults.
But Lady Mary, though she has all the virtues of a woman, is also a mother.

A woman often forgives; a mother, never.

Don't forget." "I will not," said John.
"And you'll do it--" "Use the unlimited authority that has been placed in my hands, by improving this tumble-down, overgrown place ?" said John, slowly.

"Let in light, air, and sunshine to Barracombe, and do my best to brighten Lady Mary's life, without reference to any one's prejudices, past or present ?" "You've got the idea," said the doctor, joyfully.

"Will you carry it out ?" "Yes," said John..