[Elizabeth’s Campaign by Mrs. Humphrey Ward]@TWC D-Link bookElizabeth’s Campaign CHAPTER XIII 29/34
Magnificent!' 'You may thank her.' The Squire indicated his secretary.
'I knew nothing about it.' 'And you're still hunting ?' Sir Henry turned to Elizabeth.
'May I join your walk if you're going through the woods ?' Captain Dell was introduced.
'You want my opinion on your deal? Well, I'm an old forester, and I'll give it you with pleasure.
I used to shoot here, year after year, with the Squire, in our young days--isn't that so, Mannering? I know this bit of country by heart, and I think I could help you to bag a few more ash.' Elizabeth's blue eyes appealed with all proper deference to the Squire. 'Won't you come ?' He shook his head. 'I'm tired of timber.
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