Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XI. EVENTS UNFOLD. We found that Joe Turnbull had been taken on again at Grandborough. He had gone straight over to the old man and had begged his pardon, declaring that he had only acted in the interests of peace in his mission to the rectory; had no intention of giving in on behalf of Mr. Welfare, as he was not authorised to do that, and he would admit generally that he ought to have asked leave before going. Old Mr. Welfare was grievously hard up for assistance, and yet too proud to be reconciled to Martin; and he forgave Joe so far as to let him stay on and resume work without any specified contract, and with a remark of this purport: "You deserve a bad hiding; and if I was a younger man, I would give you one." So Joe crept in, and sent for his things from Staffordshire. I did not mind his being placed back again at Grandborough; because I knew he had not the head to conduct a concern, though he could do what he was told. His prospects did not interfere with those of Martin, and as he was thoroughly goodhearted, I felt sure he would always put in a conciliatory word if the subject of our marriage and the partnership with uncle came on the carpet. Martin was very active in attending markets in connection with the grain business; and I observed that he paid close attention to the books. He would not let me sell Pollard's gray. The horse had turned out a strong hack, and Martin himself often used him. Life was passing very quietly with us. Emily wrote frequently. November was just coming on, and we heard from her that the Delafields were going to winter in Rome, and would not consent to her leaving them till the spring, when there would be a return to secure a good house for the season. The only event, I think, or incident which could pass as suc...
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