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"And you see great changes here"

"Changes sosain

"One always expects more from improvements than they effect," put in

Rachel, severely

"You have a large young party," said Mr Touchett, looking uneasily

towards Lady Teirl"

"Seven!" Mr Touchett looked up half incredulous at the girlish contour

of the gentle face, then cast down his eyes as if afraid he had been

rude "Seven! It is--it is a great charge"

"Yes, indeed it is," she said earnestly; "and I aive your influence to helpI can do--" in such a transport of

eager helpfulness that Rachel coldly said, "We are all anxious to assist

in the care of the children" He coloured up, and with a sort of effort

at self-assertion, blurted out, "As the clergy to look foolish, when Lady Temple took