12/21 Even Lady Lufton could not object to this, although she was not especially fond of Mrs.Proudie. It will really be too late for ladies to think of going back so far at this time of the year. I told Mrs.Harold Smith, and Miss Dunstable, too, that we could manage to make room at any rate for them. But they will not leave the other ladies; so they go to the hotel for that night. But, Mr.Robarts, the bishop will never allow you to stay at the inn, so of course you will take a bed at the palace." It immediately occurred to Mark that as the lecture was to be given on Saturday evening, the next morning would be Sunday; and, on that Sunday, he would have to preach at Chaldicotes. |