13/22 If she were my wife I should consult her. We might travel part of the time, and I might have a farm. I should always look upon Folking as home. But till that is settled, when you ask me what I mean to do with my life, I can only say that I mean to marry Hester Bolton.' 'Did you tell them at Babington ?' 'I have told nobody but you. How am I to set about it ?' Then Mr.Caldigate sat down and began to scratch his head and to consider. |