Men act together in office constantly, and with constancy,
who are known to hate each other. When there are so many
to get what is going, and so little to be given, of course
there will be struggling and trampling. I have no doubt
that Lord Cantrip has made a point of this with Mr.
Gresham;--has in point of fact insisted upon it. If so,
you are lucky to have such an ally as Lord Cantrip. He and
Mr. Gresham are, as you know, sworn friends, and if you
get on well with the one you certainly may with the other
also. Pray do not refuse without asking for time to think
about it;--and if so, pray come here, that you may consult
my father.
I spent two weary weeks at Loughlinter, and then could
stand it no longer. I have come here, and here I shall
remain for the autumn and winter. If I can sell my
interest in the Loughlinter property I shall do so, as I
am sure that neither the place nor the occupation is fit
for me. Indeed I know not what place or what occupation
will suit me! The dreariness of the life before me is
hardly preferable to the disappointments I have already
endured.
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