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` A very _ respectable _ man , I think : but you will see him to-morrow . He is the new vicar of F -- , and as he has only been there a few weeks , I suppose he has made no friends yet , and wants a little society . ' The morrow came . What a fever of anxiety and expectation I was in from breakfast till noon -- at which time he made his appearance ! Having introduced him to my mother , I took my work to the window , and sat down to await the result of the interview . They got on extremely well together -- greatly to my satisfaction , for I had felt very anxious about what my mother would think of him . He did not stay long that time : but when he rose to take leave , she said she should be happy to see him , whenever he might find it convenient to call again ; and when he was gone , I was gratified by hearing her say , -- ` Well !