Lolly Willowes
OR
THE LOVING HUNTSMAN
SYLVIA
TOWNSEND WARNER
Published by
CHATTO & WINDUS
LONDON
*
CLARKE, IRWIN & CO. LTD
TORONTO
First published 1926
To
BEA ISABEL HOWE
L O L L Y
W I L L O W E S
Part I
WHEN her father died, Laura Willowes went to live in London with her elder brother and his family.
‘Of course,’ said Caroline, ‘you will come to us.’
‘But it will upset all your plans. It will give you so much trouble. Are you sure you really want me?’
‘Oh dear, yes.’