A Room With A View - Forster E.M..pdf - Cove Systems

His voice was rather parochial, but he did not
quite see his way to answering naturally. He
felt, as all who have regular occupation must
feel, that others should have it also.
"I am glad that you approve. I daren't face the
healthy person-- for example, Freddy
Honeychurch."
"Oh, Freddy's a good sort, isn't he?"
"Admirable. The sort who has made England
what she is."
Cecil wondered at himself. Why, on this day
of all others, was he so hopelessly contrary?
He tried to get right by inquiring effusively
after Mr. Beebe's mother, an old lady for whom
he had no particular regard. Then he flattered
the clergyman, praised his
liberal-mindedness, his enlightened attitude
towards philosophy and science.
"Where are the others?" said Mr. Beebe at