"Daniel is not fond of Mr. Grandcourt, I think, is he?" said Lady Mallinger, looking at Deronda inquiringly.
"There is no avoiding everybody one doesn't happen to be fond of," said Deronda. "I will go to Diplow--I don't know that I have anything better to do--since Sir Hugo wishes it."
"That's a trump!" said Sir Hugo, well pleased. "And if you don't find it very pleasant, it's so much experience. Nothing used to come amiss to me when I was young. You must see men and manners."
"Yes; but I have seen that man, and something of his manners too," said Deronda.

"Daniel is not fond of Mr. Grandcourt, is he?" said Lady Mallinger, looking at Deronda inquiringly.
"There is no avoiding everybody one doesn't happen to be fond of," said Deronda. "I will go to Diplow, since Sir Hugo wishes it."
"That's a good fellow!" said Sir Hugo, well pleased. "And if you don't find it very pleasant, it's so much experience. You must see men and manners."
"Yes; but I have seen that man, and something of his manners too," said Deronda.
