And it was clear that the bishop wished him to go to Gatherum Castle.
The matter was still left open to him.

Mr.Fothergill had especially explained that; and therefore his ultimate decision was as yet within his own power.

Such a visit would cost him some money, for he knew that a man does not stay at great houses without expense; and then, in spite of his good income, he was not very flush of money.

He had been down this year with Lord Lufton in Scotland.

Perhaps it might be more prudent for him to return home.