The Child of Stafferton: a Chapter From a Family Chronicle
The Child of Stafferton: a Chapter From a Family Chronicle
William John Knox Little
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Sir Hugh went on, "General Sir William Marston is a man of age, of dis- tinction, of wealth, of position, ot family y^ and Sir Hugh laid a great stress upon the last word. " His property touches upon that of my family at Heath Cross ; the match will be altogether a suitable one. Lady May Roseby is a dutiful child. Digitized by VjOOQ IC 128 The Child of Stafferton. and she understands our wishes. I don't think you have met Sir William Marston." " I have not had that honour/' said Vincent, with i...ce in his voice. There was a dreadful pause. Sir Hugh cleared his throat and combed his beard forward, as his manner was, with much energy, and then resumed., — " I thought it only fair to tell you, Mr. Vincent ; the relations in which you have stood to us are somewhat peculiar; your uncle is an old friend, and we have a great regard for you, a ^u^t regard for you, I may say. I felt I should be wrong if, in this matter, I had not taken you into my confidence." " You are very good, Sir Hugh," said Vincent, turning and looking straight at the ■ baronet.
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