Look at Saul"-- Mr.Saul was the curate of Clavering--"he is always preaching and teaching.

He is doing the best he can; and what a life of it he has.

He has literally thrown off all worldly cares--and, consequently, everybody laughs at him, and nobody loves him.

I don't believe a better man breathes, but I shouldn't like his life." At this point there was another pause, which lasted till the cigars had come to an end.

Then, as he threw the stump into the fire, Mr.Clavering spoke again.