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"And, even as one on household stairs, / Who meets an angel unawares, / Might hold his breath; in silent awe / We stood. " / _The Unknown Portrait_ -- SIR NOEL PATON.
We saw very little of grandpapa during this visit, and not as much of Mr. Truro as we would have liked. For it was some very bothering time about government things, and everybody that had to do with them was very busy. We came in to dessert, as we always did, and grandpapa was kind in his own way. He seemed pleased that we were such good friends with Mr. Truro. I remember he said something to him about his having done already what _he_ -- grandpapa -- had not been able to do himself -- "gained our hearts," or something like that. And Mr. Truro answered. "You could if you would, sir, or probably you _have_ if you would but think so. " But grandpapa only shook his head, though he smiled a little in a nice way.