"Has your lordship decided what to do ?" "Yes.

I have decided (as the phrase is) to 'go with the times,' and follow the example of other owners of picture galleries.

Don't suppose I ever doubted that it is my duty to extend, to the best of my ability, the civilizing influences of Art.

My only hesitation in the matter arose from a dread of some accident happening, or some injury being done, to the pictures.

Even now, I can only persuade myself to try the experiment under certain restrictions." "A wise decision, undoubtedly," said Father Benwell.