She had the curtains all round the grand old Hanbury family seat taken down, and, instead of them, there was glass up to the height of six or seven feet.

We entered by a door, with a window in it that drew up or down just like what you see in carriages.

This window was generally down, and then we could hear perfectly; but if Mr.Gray used the word "Sabbath," or spoke in favour of schooling and education, my lady stepped out of her corner, and drew up the window with a decided clang and clash.
I must tell you something more about Mr.Gray.

The presentation to the living of Hanbury was vested in two trustees, of whom Lady Ludlow was one: Lord Ludlow had exercised this right in the appointment of Mr.
Mountford, who had won his lordship's favour by his excellent horsemanship.

Nor was Mr.Mountford a bad clergyman, as clergymen went in those days.