"Alice."Richard grumbled of course, but discreetly. His brothers were inclined to envy himAlbert saw more romance and freedom in keeping sheep than in digging roots or cleaning stables, Pete was jealous of an honour the recipient did not appreciate, Robert and Jemmy would have liked a new interest in their humdrum lives. Richard was initiated into the mysteries of his art by a[Pg 130] superannuated shepherd from Doozes, only too glad of a little ill-paid casual labour.
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The boy shrugged and frowned."F?ather's after our land," said Tilly, and shuddered."I'm in training enough to whip boys. Stand clear!"He had more trouble when a day or so later he asked Naomi to inspect Harry's musical equipment.