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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1845. Excerpt: ... vered it to be the pleasantest as well as most beautiful spot in Great Britain!" As he spoke, they turned their horses1 heads towards the Castle; irradiated at that moment by the western sun streaming on its multitude of windows, so that it seemed lighted for an entertainment. And as they wound their way towards the house, the pleasantness of its aspect was increased by the sight of little Edward Saville, driving his hoop along the terrace; while at the drawing-room window, anxiously watching for their return, appeared the smiling face of Selina. Philip Askham had made it his delight to instal the children in their new home, as though they were his own. No past recollections interfered with their obedience to their mother's intimation on her marriage, that their own dear Philip was henceforward to be greeted as "Papa f and at their tender age, so easily are habits adopted, that (no jealous relatives being at hand to instil misgivings) they soon learned to consider him their father indeed; and to feel their portion in Eden Castle as rightful as in Eastfield. How were they to know but that other children received their papas by arrangements similar to those which had suddenly entitled them to participation in the luxuries and liberties of their new home? For liberty as well as luxury was theirs. Philip had languished too long in the bondage of over-education, not to vote for abolition.--" The dear children were of an age to enjoy themselves.--Time enough in all conscience for samplers and Latin grammar !--The darlings of his sweetest Evelyn were his darlings, and must not be tormented." The Honourable Mr. and Mrs. Askham, in short, could not be too distinct in habits and principles, from the Right Honourable Lord and Lady, their predecessors. In all but the title, however, their world...
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