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Mr. Greenmantle, the bank manager at Plumpington, had a daughter Emily, who was in love with
Philip Hughes, cashier at the bank. The banker, a thorough snob, objected to
Philip as a son-in-law because he was not his social equal and had no money.
On a lower plane a similar situation had developed
in the home of Hickory Peppercorn, the local brewer. Jack Hollycombe,
a malt salesman, loved Polly Peppercorn, but her father thought she could do
better. Polly, who was a very pretty girl and the pride of her father's eye,
brought him to terms by wearing her oldest, shabbiest clothes. Emily managed
her father by going into a "decline." Both girls had the sympathy and
understanding of the village rector, the Rev. Dr. Freeborn, who invited both
families and the two suitors to a Christmas dinner, and succeeded in creating
such a warm spirit of friendliness that he soon after performed both wedding
ceremonies.
GEROULD,
WINIFRED GREGORY;
A GUIDE TO TROLLOPE.
© 1948 Princeton University Press,
1976 renewed PUP
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