Surely it must be equally
your duty to see your Barsetshire neighbours. And you are a young
man every feature of whose character would be improved by
matrimony. As far as means are concerned you are almost as free to
make arrangements as though you were already head of the family.'
'No, sir.'
'I could never bring myself to dictate to a son in regard to his
choice of a wife. But I will own that when you told me that you
had chosen I was much gratified. Try and think again when you are
pausing amidst your sacrifices at Gatherum, whether that be
possible. If it be not, still I would wish you to bear in mind
what is my idea as to your duty.' Silverbridge said that he would
bear this in mind, and then escaped from the room.
CHAPTER 46
Lady Mary's Dream
When the Duke and his daughter reached Custins they found a large
party assembled, and were somewhat surprised at the crowd. Lord
and Lady Nidderdale were there, which might have been expected as
they were part of the family. With Lord Popplecourt had come his
recent friend Adolphus Longstaff.
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