Introduction

'I had half a mind to spend it by my study-fire, instead of wading through heat and mud to wuthering heights. One coming up from dinner, however, and be I dine between twelve and one o'clock, the housekeeper could not or would not comprehend my request that I might be served at five.' 'At least I would not keep my doors barred in the daytime,' he said; 'I don't care, I will get in'.