But Sir John's satisfaction in society was much more real; he delighted in collecting about him more young people than his house would hold, and the noisier they were the better was he pleased.
Maar Sir John's behagen in gezelligen omgang was èchter; hij deed niets liever dan meer jongelui om zich heen verzamelen, dan zijn huis bergen kon, en hoe meer leven ze maakten, hoe beter het hem aanstond.