Why should he, the vicar, consent to receive an incompetent teacher for the parish children, when he was able to procure one that was competent?
In such a case--so thought Mrs.
Robarts to herself--she would have fought the matter out with Lady Lufton.

On the next morning, however, she did as she was bid, and signified to the dowager that all objection to Sarah Thompson would be withdrawn.
"Ah! I was sure he would agree with me," said her ladyship, "when he learned what sort of person she is.

I know I had only to explain;"-- and then she plumed her feathers, and was very gracious; for to tell the truth, Lady Lufton did not like to be opposed in things which concerned the parish nearly.
"And, Fanny," said Lady Lufton, in her kindest manner, "you are not going anywhere on Saturday, are you ?" "No, I think not." "Then you must come to us.

Justinia is to be here, you know"-- Lady Meredith was named Justinia--"and you and Mr.Robarts had better stay with us till Monday.

He can have the little book-room all to himself on Sunday.