GEORGE ELIOR , Silas Marner. Part- 10, Chapter 10 the story

 

GEORGE ELIOR , Silas Marner. Part- 10, Chapter 10 the story

best, according to his place. Such a daughter-in-la. would be a saving to the old Squire, ift she never broughi a penny to her fortune; for it was to be feared tha notwithstanding his incomings, there were more hole in his pocket than the one where he put his own hand in But if Mr Godfrey didn't turn over a new leat, he mighi say 'Good-bye' to Miss Nancy Lammeter.

It was the onee hopeful Godfrey who was standing with his hands in his side-pockets and his back to the fire, in the dark wainscoted parlour, one late November afternoon in that fifteenth year of Silas Marner's life at Raveloe. 

The fading grey light fell dimly on the walls decorated with guns, whips, and foxes brushes, on coats and hats flung ori the chairs, on tankards sending forth a scent of flat ale, and on a half-choked fire, with pipes propped up in the chimney-corners: signs of a domestic life destitute of any hallowing charm, with which the look of gloomy vexation on Godfrey's blond face was in sad accordance. 

He seemed to be waiting and listening tor some one's apPproach, and presently the sound of a heavy step, with an accompanying whistle, was heard across the large empty entrance-hall.

The door opened, and a thick-set, heavy-looking young man entered, with the flushed face and the gratuitously elated bearing which mark the first stage ot intoxication. It was Dunsey, 'and at the sight of him Godfrey's face parted with some of its gloom to take on the more active expression of hatred. The handsome brown spaniel that lay on the hearth retreated under the chair in the chimney-corner.

Well, Master Godfrey, what do you want with me said Dunsey, in a mocking tone. You're my elders and betters, you know; I was obliged to come when you sent for me. Pwhe ths iwhati want and just shake yourself Nt w yoe Sat ttvey, savagely He hims een dnkirg nere than was geed koe him N um As g N calkulating anger 1 want ell yoe, 1 Rst Sand ever that rent of Fowler's he Sa ot e e im I gave it yo for he's ahreatenir dstan w & and inn all be out soon whether t ham ot Re said, just now, before he wnt out he shoukt send wond to Cox to distrain, if Fowlet ddn? come and pay up his arears this week.

The Squines short ash and in no humeur to stand ay nonsense, and you know what he threatened, il evere tound you making away with his money again Soc see and get the money, and prety quickly. will you?

Oh sad Dansev, sheeringy, comirg nearer to his brother and looking in his face Suppose, now, you get the mmoney yourselt, and save mme the trouble eh? Sinc gou was so kind as to band it ove to me you l aot tefuse me the kindness to pay it back or mes it was your brotherly love made you do 1t. you know Godfrey bit his ips and elenched his fist. Don't bne near me with that look, else P'l knaxk you down Oh no, you won't,' saikd Dunsey, tuning away on s heel, however. 

Because 'm such a goobaatured brother, you know, I might get you barned out ot house ahd home, and cut off with a shilting any day might ell the Squire how his handsome son was arriet to hat nice young woman, Molly Rarren ansd was very anhappy because he coulkta't ive with his drunken wife, and I should slip into your plae as comiortable as Could be, But yoà see, I don't do it P'n so easy ant pod-natured. You'll take any trouble kr ae 1ou'tt gete hundred pounds for ae knoW yo wal 

How can I get the money?' said Godfrey, quiverine I haven't a shilling to bless myself with. And it's a that you'd slip into my place: you'd get yourself turne out too, that's all. For if you begin telling tales, I follow. 

Bob's my father's favourite you know tha very well. He'd only think himself well rid of you. Never mind,' said Dunsey, nodding his head sideways as he looked out of the window. 'It "ud be ver pleasant to me to go in your company you're Sucha handsome brother, and we've always been so fond of quarrelling with one another, I shouldn't know what to do without you. 

But you'd like better for us both to stay at home together; I know you would. So you'll manage to get that little sum o' money, and 1l bid you good-bye, though I'm sorry to part.' Dunstan was moving off, but Godfrey rushed after him and seized him by the arm, saying, with an oath I tell you, I have no money: I can get no money.'Borrow of old Kimble.

I tell you, he won't lend me any more, and I shan't ask him.' Well, then, sell Wildfire. Yes, that's easy talking. I must have the monej directly. Well, you've only got to ride him to the hunt tmorrow. There'll be Bryce and Keating there, for sure You'llget more bids than one.

I daresay, and get back home at eight o clo splashed up to the chin. I'm going to Mrs Osgoo birthday dance. Oho!' said Dunsey, turning his head on one side, and trying to speak in a small mincing treble. and there's sweet Miss Nancy coming; and we shall dance