As to their feuds he was perfectly indifferent to them; but now his great object was, to study how to promote his own interests in his own way.
Having reached Beech Grove, he found that unassuming family at home, as they usually were; for, indeed, all their principal enjoyments lay within the quiet range of domestic life.

Old Goodwin himself saw him through the parlor window as he approached, and, with ready and sincere kindness, met him in the hall.
"I am very glad to see you, Mr.Woodward," said he.

"Allow me to conduct you to the drawing-room, where you will meet Mrs.Goodwin, Alice, and a particular friend of ours.

I cannot myself stop long with you, because I am engaged on particular business; but you will not miss an old fellow like me when you have better company.

I hope my old friends are all well.