In the first place, I never saw the Court.

My father had an old picture of it, which has somehow disappeared since his death, but I cannot say that even this picture interested me at all.

You know I am an American, born on the soil, and very proud of it.

Then, as you are acquainted with all the ins and outs of the difficulties and embarrassments, and I know nothing at all about them, you would hardly be foolish enough to take my opinion against your own.
I suppose the Squire is in favor of your buying the Court ?" "I never named the subject to him.

I thought perhaps he might have written to you on the matter.