But there are these days to be lived through first--until he comes home." "I was going to propose," said John, "that, if agreeable to you, I should spend my summer and autumn holiday here, instead of going, as usual, to Switzerland." "I should be only too glad," she said, in tones of awakened interest.
"But surely--it would be very dull for you ?" "Not at all.

There is a great deal to be done, and in accordance with my trust I am bound to set about it," said John.

"I propose to spend the next few days in examining the reports of the surveys that have already been made, and in judging of their accuracy for myself.

When I return here later, I could have the work begun, and then for some time I could superintend matters personally, which is always a good thing." "Do you mean--the woods ?" she asked.

"I know they have been neglected.
Sir Timothy would never have a tree cut down; but they are so wild and beautiful." "There are hundreds of pounds' worth of timber perishing for want of attention.