14/29 It seemed best that he should leave Billingsfield very soon. Existence would not be pleasant now that the vicar knew his secret, and he cursed the folly and curiosity which had led him to betray himself in order to find out whether Mr.Juxon thought of marrying Mrs.Goddard.He had now resolved to return to Cambridge at once and to work his hardest until the Tripos was over. He would then come back to Billingsfield and, with his honours fresh upon him and the prospect of immediate success before him, he would throw himself at Mrs. But of course he must have one farewell interview. Oh, those farewell interviews! Those leave-takings, wherein often so much is taken without leave! Accordingly at luncheon he solemnly announced his intention of leaving the vicarage on the morrow. |