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He became the god-parent of the child . Occasionally the minister stayed to tea with Mrs. Morel . Then she laid the cloth early , got out her best cups , with a little green rim , and hoped Morel would not come too soon ; indeed , if he stayed for a pint , she would not mind this day . She had always two dinners to cook , because she believed children should have their chief meal at midday , whereas Morel needed his at five o'clock . So Mr. Heaton would hold the baby , whilst Mrs. Morel beat up a batter-pudding or peeled the potatoes , and he , watching her all the time , would discuss his next sermon . His ideas were quaint and fantastic . She brought him judiciously to earth .