CHAPTER XIII.

MR. TAPPITT IN HIS COUNTING-HOUSE.

Luke Rowan, when he left the cottage, walked quickly back across the green towards Baslehurst. He had sauntered out slowly on his road from the brewery to Bragg's End, being in doubt as to what he would do when he reached his destination; but there was no longer room for doubt now; he had said that to Rachel's mother which made any further doubt impossible, and he was resolved that he would ask Rachel to be his wife. He had spoken to Mrs. Ray of his intention in that respect as though he thought that such an offer on his part might probably be rejected, and in so speaking had at the time spoken the truth; but he was eager, sanguine, and self-confident by nature, and though he was by no means disposed to regard himself as a conquering hero by whom any young lady would only be too happy to find herself beloved, he did not at the present moment look forward to his future fate with despair. He walked quickly home along the dusty road, picturing to himself a happy prosperous future in Baslehurst, with Rachel as his wife, and the Tappitts living in some neighbouring villa on an income paid to old Tappitt by him out of the proceeds of the brewery. That was his present solution of the brewery difficulty. Tappitt was growing old, and it might be quite as well not only for himself, but for the cause of humanity in Devonshire, that he should pass the remainder of his life in that dignity which comfortable retirement from business affords. He did not desire Tappitt for a partner any more than Tappitt desired him. Nevertheless he was determined to brew beer, and was anxious to do so if possible on the spot where his great-uncle Bungall had commenced operations in that line.

1. Where did Rowan walk?
2. from where?
3. was he walking quickly?
4. His road went from where?
5. Was he sure what he was going to do?
6. Who did he say that to?
7. Was he planning to ask Rachel something?
8. What?
9. Who had he talked to about it?
10. Did he think he might be rejected?
11. Where was he imagining his future to be?
12. with whom?
13. who would be living in a nearby villa?
14. Was the brewery doing great?
15. Was Tappitt young?
16. did he want Tappitt as a partner?
17. Did Tapitt want to be his partner?
18. What was he determined to do?
19. who is his great uncle?

Provide a numbered list of answers.
1. Towards Baslehurst
2. The cottage
3. Yes
4. From the brewery to Bragg's End
5. No
6. unknown
7. Yes
8. To be his wife
9. To Mrs. Ray
10. Yes
11. Baslehurst
12. Rachel
13. The Tappitts
14. No
15. No
16. no
17. No
18. To brew beer
19. Bungall