Between Rotherwood and William I have not a moment for my own crops.
However, my turn is coming. William will have it all on his hands,
and the old deaf useless Baron will sit in his great chair and take
his ease.'
'Not a bit, papa,' said Lily, 'the Baron will grow young, and take to
dancing. He is talking nonsense already.'
'Eh! Miss Lily turned saucy? Mrs. William Mohun must take her in
hand. Well, Lily, has he your consent and approbation?'
'I only wish this was eighteen months ago, papa.'
'We shall soon come into order, Lily. With Miss Aylmer for the
little ones, and Mrs. Mohun for the great ones, I have little fear.'
'Miss Aylmer, papa!'
'Yes, if all turns out well. We propose to find a house for her
mother in the village, and let her come every day to teach the little
ones.'
'Oh! I am very glad. We liked her so much.'
'I hope,' said Mr. Mohun, 'that this plan will please Claude better
than my proposal of a governess last month. He looked as if he
expected Minerva with helmet, and AEgis and all. Now make haste and
dress. Do not let us shock Eleanor by keeping dinner waiting longer
than we can help.'
Lilias found that her sisters had long been dressed and gone down.
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