I longed to get away from Monk-Rawdon.

I was faint and weary with the whole stupid place.

And the idea of living a free and equal life, and not caring what lords and squires and their proud ladies said or did, pleased me wonderfully.

We read about Niagara and the great prairies and the new bright cities, and Edward and I resolved to make our home there.

Your grandfather wasn't a man to like being 'the Squire's brother.' He could stand alone." "Are you glad you came to America ?" "Never sorry a minute for it.