At which supreme moment the door was opened by Marmaduke, who halted on the threshold to survey the two reproachfully for a moment.

Then he said: "George: I'm astonished at you.

I have not much opinion of parsons as a rule; but I really did think that _you_ were to be depended on." "Marmaduke," said the clergyman, colouring furiously, and almost beside himself with shame and anger: "you know perfectly well that I am actuated in coming here by no motive unworthy of my profession.

You misunderstand what you have seen.

I will not hear my calling made a jest of." "Quite right, Doctor," said Susanna, giving him a gentle pat of encouragement on the shoulder.