5/34 I do! But in the case of a large house it is different. Now, what do you say to this? 'I don't understand.' 'It's very simple.' The Squire stood over her, his thumbs in his waistcoat pockets, his eyes all vivacity. 'This is a big house--an old barn, if you like, but big enough. Your mother might have the whole of the east wing--which looks south--if she pleased; and neither she nor I need ever come in each other's way, any more than people who have flats in the same building. |