“I have seen you before,” said the other, puzzled for a moment.
“Yes, sir,” said the man, “down at Great Keynes; I was in service at the Hall, sir.”
“Yes, yes,” said Mr. Norris, “I remember you perfectly. Lackington, is it not?”
The man bowed again.
“I left about eight years ago, sir; and by the blessing of God, have gained a little post under the Government. But I wished to tell you, sir, that I have been happily led to change my religion. I was a Papist, sir, you know.”
Mr. Norris congratulated him.
“I thank you, sir,” said Lackington.
The two children were looking at him; and he turned to them and bowed again.
“Mistress Isabel and Master Anthony, sir, is it not?”
“I remember you,” said Isabel a little shyly, “at least, I think so.”