Oh! But might not Hether-Gray be a better foundation than Ormskirk? asked Mr Segundus. Some took the troubleto curse London as they left, but by and large they bore the change in theirfortunes with admirable philosophy. Excellent. Stephen closed his eyes.
He wouldimbibe all sorts of wrong ideas from them. He found himself in an old-fashioned parlour with dark oak panelling and amantelpiece the size of a young triumphal arch. They were happy to be introduced to Portsmouth's principal inhabitants andthey spoke admiringly of Portsmouth, of the ships they had seen and of thingsnaval and nautical in general. You saw them with your own eyes? Yes, indeed.
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