If I shot at Clavering I should have to do it as a sort of head-keeper.

It's a higher position, I know, than that of an usher, but it doesn't suit me." "Oh, Harry! that is so cruel! But you will come up to the house.

Lord Ongar will be there on the thirty-first; the day after to-morrow, you know." "I must decline even that temptation.

I never go into the house when Hugh is there, except about twice a year on solemn invitation--just to prevent there being a family quarrel." "Good-by, then," and she offered him her hand.
"Good-by, if it must be so." "I don't know whether you mean to grace my marriage ?" "Certainly not.

I shall be away from Clavering, so that the marriage bells may not wound my ears.