So dry and short was he over matters of business that Charles actually thought we might begin to pack up and make our arrangements for emigrating. Grave, dry, and civil as ever, he departed, and I never saw him more, nor do I think he ever entirely forgave me. There did not, however, come any dismissal, and when Charlie had occasion to go up to his office and see him, he was just the same as ever, and acceded to the various arrangements which have made this a civilised, though still rather remote place.

And when he died, a year ago, to our surprise we found that this same reclaimed property was left to my brother. The consequence whereof you well know, my dear little sister that is to be. Poor old Chops! you had nearly marred our fortunes; and now, will you go with me to my home at the Rectory, or do you prefer your old abode to your old mistress?

1

In the book this genealogy is a diagram. It is rendered as text here.—DP] John Fulford: sons: John Fulforda (married Margaret Lacy) and Henryb.

a John Fulford and Margaret Lacy: Sir Edward Fulford (married Avice Lee—died after two years), Arthur, Q.C. (married Edith Ganler)c, Martyn (Professor, married Mary Alwyn)d, Charlotte, Emily, Margaret (married Rev. H. Druce)e.

b Henry had a son called Henry—whose son was also Henry—whose daughter was Isabel.

c Arthur, Q.C. and Edith Ganler: Margaret called Metelill, Charlotte called Charley, Sons not at New Cove.

d Martyn (Professor) and Mary Alwyn: Margaret called Pica, Avice and Uchtred.

e Margaret and Rev. H. Druce: Jane and large family.

Back

Страница 48 из 48

Назад 1…47 48Далее