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Naturally you were deceived as well as I was. I don't blame you at all, so far. He went and searched for Mr. Hewby's original letter. 'Here's what he said to me: "Dear Sir, Agreeably to your request of the 18th instant, I have arranged to survey and make drawings," et cetera. "My assistant, Mr.
But, you see, you are always there when people come to dinner, even if we know them; and this is some strange London man of the world, who will think it odd, perhaps. 'Very well; let him. 'Is he Mr. Hewby's partner? 'I should scarcely think so: he may be. 'How old is he, I wonder? 'That I cannot tell. You will find the copy of my letter to Mr.
'But he is the same man, papa; the same in every particular; and how can he be less fit for me than he was before? 'He appeared a young man with well-to-do friends, and a little property; but having neither, he is another man. 'You inquired nothing about him? 'I went by Hewby's introduction. He should have told me. So should the young man himself; of course he should.
At dinner I heard him put up thanks for what he was to receive, and in the same breath ask the butler how he dared to serve a deacon of the Church with a pullet without truffle dressing. But, perhaps, you would desire Dean Hewby's spiritual help? No? Well, what I can do for you in reason shall be done, since you will not be long upon our hands. Above all, keep a cheery heart.
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