human
I assure you, we take the greatest interest in him at the cottage. He doesn't come to see us so often as Mr. Tufton would wish, but I daresay he has other things to do. The minister often says to me that he is a precious young man, is Mr. Vincent, and that a little good advice and attention to those that know better is all he wants to make him a shining light; and I am sure he will want no good advice Mr. Tufton can give him. So you may keep your mind easy--you may keep your mind quite easy. In any difficulty that could occur, I am sure the minister would act as if he were his own son.
gpt
You are very kind; but I hope no difficulty will occur,
human
I hope not, indeed; but there are so many people to please in a flock, said the late minister's wife, with a sigh.
gpt
We always got on very well, for Mr. Tufton is not one to take a deal of notice of any unpleasantness; but you know as well as I do that it takes a deal of attention to keep all matters straight. If you'll excuse me, it's a great pity Mr. Vincent has gone away to-day. Nothing would have made my husband leave his post just as he was intimated to begin a course of lectures. It's very excusable in Mr. Vincent, because he hasn't that experience that's necessary. I always say he's very excusable, being such a young man; and we have no doubt he'll get on very well if he does but take advice.
human
My son was very unwilling to go; but it was quite necessary. His sister, said Mrs. Vincent, clasping her hands tight under her shawl to balance the pang in her heart,
gpt
Chapel folks