26/63 His grandfather left him a great deal of money. Ducie will add considerably to the sum, and Stephen seems to have the faculty of getting it. My mother says he is managing three 'walks,' and all of them are doing well." "Nevertheless, I do not like him. 'In-law' kinsmen and kinswomen are generally detestable. Look at my brothers-in-law, Mr.Harry Sandal and Mr.Stephen Latrigg; and my sisters-in-law, Mrs.Harry Sandal and Miss Charlotte Sandal; a pretty undesirable quartette I think." "And look at mine. |