– But you wanted to adopt her. And, on account of the parson's death, you can now put it into effect, at the right time, of course," the Viscount reminded him. – Don't mistake my reasoning for cynicism, doctor. I deeply regret Pastor Glowford's death, but I am also thinking of poor Miss Cassandra's fate.
– Ah, yes, of course, but I would not wish to begin the adoption process now that the lovely girl is in great sadness. Especially, Miss Catherine's consent would be required, and I don't think she would so readily allow me to take Cassie away from her and tear her away from her family. I rightly suppose it would take long persuasion and good reasoning to get Miss Catherine to agree to this step, for she has been bringing up Cassie since she was born, and she cannot bear the thought of her beloved sister not being with her. Cassie and Catherine are very attached to each other. Miss Catherine's love for her sister is so deep that she even rejects marriage in order not to be separated from her sister.
– We shall certainly help them… When the right time comes, of course. But I wish to be of some assistance to them immediately.
– Mr. Pilough has written that Walsingham is in urgent need of a new parson, and his arrival must be as soon as possible, for the late Glowford is to be buried according to the laws of Anglicanism. Besides, the Walsingham people are in desperate need of a parson: they are lost without a pastor and church meetings," said the doctor, remembering his friend's message. – Mr. Pilough has also informed Lord Draymore of this, but I am aware that he is not in London at the moment and cannot do his duty regarding the problem.
– You are correctly informed, Mr. Morris: Colin is in Bristol. So, we should approach the head of the church and send a new pastor to Walsingham. But something tells me that a young seminarian, fresh out of the seminary, will be sent to the village. And it is unlikely that the young man in question will be happy to be sent into the wilderness, far from the capital," said the Viscount rightly. – But I will write to the church today. It is long enough since the parson's death, and he must be buried no later than tomorrow evening. I beg your pardon, doctor, I will not delay this important matter. – He rose from the table, his companion did likewise, they shook hands and parted.