It's very sad to see how blind she is to the art and philosophy of life.

But she'll have to learn it, and the sooner she begins the better." Here he left the high road, and turned into a long, narrow lane enclosed between high banks, which led into a pleasant meadow by the river side.

This shortened the way considerably, and when he reached the stile at the further end of the meadow he found himself only some ten minutes' walk from the park gates.

Then a subdued excitement fell upon him.

He was going to see the beautiful picture-gallery and the great collection of engravings, and the gardens with conservatories full of lovely orchids.