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‘Hé believed himself to be a pillar of strength, destined to do great things; and with that subtle, selfish, ambiguous sophistry to which the minds of all men see so subject, he had taught himself to think that in doing much for the promotion of his own interests he was doing much also for the the promotion of the religion.’

‘Mr. Slope then left him alone, having condescended sufficiently, and joined the conversation among the higher powers.’

‘Dr. Grantly had certainly kept his carriage, as became a bishop; by his carriage, horses, and coachman, although they did very well for Barchester, would have been almost ridiculous at Westminster. Mrs Proudie determined that her husband’s équipage should not shame her, and things on which Mrs Proudie resolved, were generally accomplished.’