Which was Mr.Meadowsweet's regiment ?" Poor Mr.Ingram's face grew absolutely pink.
"At some time in his life poor Meadowsweet may have served in the local volunteers," he replied.

"He was however, a--ah, Miss Catherine, what tempting strawberries!" The rector approached the open French window.

Mrs.Bertram followed him quickly.
"A--what ?" she repeated.

"The girls needn't know whom we are talking about.

A gentleman who lived on his private means ?" "A gentleman, madam, yes, a _gentleman_,--and he lived on his means,--and he was wealthy.