I see that you have extensive stables and outbuildings.

I am sure that my men, who are all good fellows, and many of them the sons of farmers, will make themselves very comfortable in these.

I myself, and my two officers, will quarter ourselves in the gardener's cottage you speak of." "You are good, indeed, sir," Mrs.Conyers said gratefully; "but I could not think of allowing you to do that, and shall indeed be pleased, if you and your officers will take up your residence here as my guests." "I thank you kindly; but that I could not do.

My men will be well content with the outhouses, if they see that we are content with the cottage; but they might not be so, if they saw that we took up our quarters in the house.

Therefore, if you will allow me, I will carry out my own plan; but I need not say that we shall be very pleased to visit you in the house, at such times as may be agreeable to you." After expressing their grateful thanks, Mrs.Conyers and her daughter withdrew into the house.