Griselda--that was her name--was now an only daughter.

One sister she had had, but that sister had died.

There were two brothers also left, one in the Church, and the other in the Army.

That was the extent of the archdeacon's family, and as the archdeacon was a very rich man--he was the only child of his father, who had been Bishop of Barchester for a great many years; and in those years it had been worth a man's while to be Bishop of Barchester--it was supposed that Miss Grantly would have a large fortune.

Mrs.Grantly, however, had been heard to say, that she was in no hurry to see her daughter established in the world;--ordinary young ladies are merely married, but those of real importance are established:--and this, if anything, added to the value of the prize.