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Dr. Gregg was one of the first persons in the town to hear of the late rector's engagement. His reception of the news was characteristic. "I don't believe it! " he shrieked. "I don't believe it! It is all rubbish! What has he got to marry upon, I should like to know?"
His informant ventured to mention the living of Pocklington.