It is a very nice place, and only about a mile from the sea.

But, as I say, I do not expect you will find it lively; but that you mustn't mind.

It will be a very good thing for you, and will be well worth your while putting up with a little dullness for a time.

Mr.Penfold is one of the kindest of men, but I do not think you will like his sisters much.

Certainly you will not unless they are a good deal changed from what they were as I remember them.