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Updated: June 21, 2025
A look into the bishop's past might show me many things of moment, and the fat living of Heathcroft seemed almost within Cargrim's grasp as he came to this conclusion. 'Now then, sir, interrupted a sharp but pleasant female voice, 'and what may you want?
His mask of humility and deference had been torn off, and he was better known to the bishop than was at all agreeable to his cunning nature. He saw that so far as the Heathcroft living was concerned he would never obtain it as a free gift from Dr Pendle, therefore it only remained to adopt the worser course, and force the prelate to accede to his request.
Heathcroft had been in the habit of beating me in two out of three of our matches. However, I determined to play my best. Being the only outlander on the course I couldn't help feeling that the sporting reputation of Yankeeland rested, for this day at least, upon my shoulders. The players were sent off in pairs, the less skilled first. Heathcroft and I were next to the last.
Carleton Heathcroft, whom I had not seen for some time. Heathcroft was in conversation with a young fellow who, when he turned in my direction, I recognized as Herbert Bayliss. I was surprised to see him; I had not heard of his return from the Black Forest trip. Lady Carey was affable and gracious, also very important and busy.
Heathcroft declared himself delighted and honored. He looked the former. He had scarcely taken his eyes from Miss Morley since their introduction. That match was hard fought. Our new acquaintance was a fair player and he played to win. Frances was learning to play and had a natural aptitude for the game. I played better than my usual form and I needed to, for Bayliss played wretchedly.
"My aunt told me; that is, she said there were Americans at the rectory and when she mentioned the name I knew, of course, it must be you. Odd you should have located here, isn't it! Jolly glad to see you." I said I was glad to see him. Then I introduced my companions. "Bayliss and I have met before," observed Heathcroft. "Played a round with him in the tournament last year. How do, Bayliss?
She and I get on well together I am her pet, I suppose I may say but, by Jove, she has quarreled with everyone else in the family. I let her have her own way and it has convinced her that I am the only rational Heathcroft in existence. Do you golf, Knowles?" "I attempt something in that line. I doubt if my efforts should be called golf." "It is a rotten game when one is off form, isn't it.
"But six hundred would be it would be the high field, by Jove!" "Anything over five hundred and ninety-four would be that. The numbers are very low to-night. Far too low, I should say." Heathcroft was silent.
We attended the concert in the Lounge, and the ball on the promenade deck which followed. Mr. Heathcroft, who seemed to have made the acquaintance of most of the pretty girls on board, informed us in the intervals between a two-step and a tango, that he had been "dancing madly." "You Americans are extraordinary people," he added. "Your dances are as extraordinary as your food. That Mrs.
As for Heathcroft, himself, he was quite as agreeable to her, complimented her on her playing, insisted on his caddy's carrying her clubs, assisted her over the rough places on the course, and generally acted the gallant in a most polished manner. Bayliss and I were beaten three down. Heathcroft walked with us as far as the lodge gate. Then he said good-by with evident reluctance.
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