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There was a tinge of jealousy to her words. From 1808 until 1810 the editor was nominally Lord Portishead but there is little doubt thatboth Mr Norrell and Lascelles interfered a great deal. I am not one of those miserly authors who measure outtheir words to the last quarter ounce. Both men felt faintly embarrassed.

Hetook the opportunity to wonder whether Mr Norrell would do him thehonour of becoming the school's Visiting Tutor and giving lectures and soforth. It felt more as if the world wasflying towards Stephen and the gentleman, while they remained still. You should know that I am not alone in this undertaking. Excellent! Now, Stephen, cut around it! This was easier said than done.