23/31 Think they know everything, they do. There's a saying as I've heard, that asses sing badly 'cause they pitch their voices too high. Maybe it's the same wi' them." "Well, I hope Aunt Charlotte will enjoy their conversation," said Austin comfortably. "I say, Lubin, do you know anything about a Mr St Aubyn, who lives not far from here ?" "What, him at the Court ?" replied Lubin. "I don't know him myself, but they say as _he's_ a gentleman, and no mistake. |