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I thought he looked a very lanky specimen of too much leg and arm when I called him in , but he has such good manners , and is so ready and understanding , that they could not help liking him . It was fortunate I had him instead of Richard -- Ritchie is a very good fellow , certainly , but he had rather look at a steam-engine , any day , than at Raphael himself . '' Norman had his turn by-and-by . He came up after tea , reporting that papa was fast asleep in his chair , and the others would go on about Cocksmoor till midnight , if they were let alone ; and made up for his previous yielding to Ethel , by giving , with much animation , and some excitement , a glowing description of the Grange , so graphic , that Margaret said she could almost fancy she had been there . `` Oh , Margaret , I wonder if you ever will ! I would give something for you to see the beautiful conservatory . It is a real bower for a maiden of romance , with its rich green fragrance in the midst of winter .