--Thank you, dear sir,
said I.
I think, continued he, that little Kentish purchase wants a manager; and
as it is a little out of your way, Longman, I have been purposing, if I
thought Mr. Andrews would accept it, that he should enter upon Hodge's
farm that was, and so manage for me that whole little affair; and we will
well stock the farm for him, and make it comfortable; and I think, if he
will take that trouble upon him, it will be an ease to you, and a favour
to me.
Your honour, said he, cannot do a better thing; and I have had some
inkling given me, that you may, if you please, augment that estate, by a
purchase, of equal amount, contiguous to it; and as you have so much
money to spare, I can't see your honour can do better. Well, said he,
let me have the particulars another time, and we will consider about it.
But, my dear, added he, you'll mention this to your father, if you
please.
I have too much money, Longman, continued he, lies useless; though, upon
this occasion, I shall not grudge laying out as much in liveries and
other things, as if I had married a lady of a fortune equal, if possible,
to my Pamela's merit; and I reckon you have a good deal in hand. Yes,
sir, said he, more than I wish I had. But I have a mortgage in view, if
you don't buy that Kentish thing, that I believe will answer very well;
and when matters are riper, will mention it to your honour.
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