His visits upset his wife, Solace, because of the feud she had held against his cousin’s wife, Margaretta Meade, for many years. So when his wife became bedridden because of a sudden illness, he stopped his visits to the Meades in order to adhere to his her wishes, although he continued to send the gift of money with regularity at the same time each year. A few months after Solace died he visited the Meades and had been appalled at the way in which they lived. He had taken note of how run-down the neighborhood had become, of the faded furniture and threadbare drapes and rugs and had winced at the dinner to which having made a surprise appearance, he was able to witness. He was impressed by Celia’s intelligence, poise and dignity and when he had received her plea through the mail he determined he would ask the Meades to live at Rook's End. He had no inclination to marry and thought that Margaretta could direct his household, which was haphazardly run.
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