Mr.Preston is a lawyer, but he isn't much like a lawyer in appearance--not yellow and parchmenty, you know.

He's a good shot and an ardent fisher, what Sir Walter would have called 'a just leevin' man for a country writer.' There are several daughters, all musical, and it is a very hospitable, cheerful house.

Next the Prestons live the Williamsons.

Ordinary nice people.

There is really nothing to say about them....