She was contented with the world as it
had been made for her and seemed duly proud and grateful to have
been born a Kingsnorth.
She was an excellent musician: rode fairly to hounds: bestowed
prizes at the local charities with grace and distinction--as became
a Kingsnorth--and looked coldly out at the world from behind the
impenetrable barriers of an old name.
When she married Frederick Chichester, the rising barrister,
connected with six county families, it was a proud day for old
Kingsnorth.
His family had originally made their money in trade. The Chichesters
had accumulated a fortune by professions. The distinction in England
is marked.
One hesitates to acknowledge the salutation of the man who provides
one with the necessities of life: a hearty handshake is occasionally
extended to those who minister to one's luxuries.
In England the law is one of the most expensive of luxuries and its
devotees command the highest regard.
Frederick Chichester came of a long line of illustrious lawyers--one
had even reached the distinction of being made a judge. He belonged
to an honourable profession.
Chichesters had made the laws of the country in the House of Commons
as well as administered them in the Courts.
The old man was overjoyed.
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