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And he looked at Fanny with an expressive smile, which evidently meant, "That lady will never allow a theatre at Everingham."
Sometimes with a strong case, the Duke struggled to make a fight; but Lord Everingham, when he was at fault for a reply, which was very rare, upbraided his father-in-law with the abuses of the old system, and frightened him with visions of rates exceeding rentals. Of late, however, a considerable change had taken place in the Duke's feelings on this great question.
I must make him know that I will not be tricked on the south side of Everingham, any more than on the north: that I will be master of my own property. I was not explicit enough with him before. The mischief such a man does on an estate, both as to the credit of his employer and the welfare of the poor, is inconceivable.
They seemed profuse in their congratulations to Lady Everingham, having already learnt the intelligence from her brother. Coningsby stopped to speak to Lady St. Julians, who had still a daughter to marry. Both Augustina, who was at Coningsby Castle, and Clara Isabella, who ought to have been there, had each secured the right man. But Adelaide Victoria had now appeared, and Lady St.
'It depends upon circumstances, said Lord Everingham. 'There are some ceremonies, no doubt, that are very proper, and of course very useful. But the best thing we can do for the labouring classes is to provide them with work. 'But what do you mean by the labouring classes, Everingham? asked Lord Henry. 'Lawyers are a labouring class, for instance, and by the bye sufficiently provided with work.
I shall let a seven years' lease of Everingham. I am sure of an excellent tenant at half a word. I could name three people now, who would give me my own terms and thank me." "Ha!" cried Mary; "settle in Northamptonshire! That is pleasant! Then we shall be all together."
Guy Flouncey made a dashing attack on him; but Coningsby remembered a lesson which Lady Everingham had graciously bestowed on him. He was not to be caught again easily. Besides, Mrs. Guy Flouncey laughed a little too much, and talked a little too loud. As time flew on, there were changes of visitors, chiefly among the single men.
'I vote for Buckhurst being Lord of Misrule, said Lord Henry: 'I will be content with being his gentleman usher. 'It shall be put to the vote, said Lord Vere. 'No one has a chance against Buckhurst, said Coningsby. 'Now, Sir Charles, said Lady Everingham, 'your absolute sway is about to commence. And what is your will? 'The first thing must be my formal installation, said Buckhurst.
He admired the graceful energy, and thorough acquaintance with details, with which Lady Everingham superintended schools, organised societies of relief, and the discrimination which she brought to bear upon individual cases of suffering or misfortune.
Lady Everingham was determined that Mr. Melton should see Beaumanoir to the greatest advantage. Mr. Melton had never been there before, except at Christmas, with the house full of visitors and factitious gaiety. Now he was to see the country.
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