But he had no choice; he had to be satisfied with that or nothing.

Then the vicarage house, though substantial and pleasant to look at, was not in a good state within.

The rain came through in more places than one, and the ancient woodwork of the roof was rotten.

He had already done considerable repairing, and knew that he must soon do more.

The nominal income of the living was but moderate; but when the reductions were all made, nothing but a cheese-paring seemed left.