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           Andtheoldriverhadtakenherintoitsgentlearms,andhadlaidherwearyheaduponitsbosom,andhadhushedawaythepain. 

           Thushadshesinnedinallthings—sinnedinlivingandindying. Godhelpher!andallothersinners,ifanymoretherebe. 

           GoringontheleftbankandStreatleyontherightarebothoreithercharmingplacestostayatforafewdays. ThereachesdowntoPangbournewoooneforasunnysailorforamoonlightrow,andthecountryroundaboutisfullofbeauty. WehadintendedtopushontoWallingfordthatday,butthesweetsmilingfaceoftheriverhereluredustolingerforawhile;andsoweleftourboatatthebridge,andwentupintoStreatley,andlunchedatthe"Bull,"muchtoMontmorency’ssatisfaction. 

           TheysaythatthehillsoneachrideofthestreamhereoncejoinedandformedabarrieracrosswhatisnowtheThames,andthatthentheriverendedthereaboveGoringinonevastlake. Iamnotinapositioneithertocontradictoraffirmthisstatement. Isimplyofferit. 

           Itisanancientplace,Streatley,datingback,likemostriver-sidetownsandvillages,toBritishandSaxontimes. GoringisnotnearlysoprettyalittlespottostopatasStreatley,ifyouhaveyourchoice;butitispassingfairenoughinitsway,andisnearertherailwayincaseyouwanttoslipoffwithoutpayingyourhotelbill.