It is a good thing, altogether.' 'Well done, little Sal!' said her brother, brightening and looking up at her with a smile.

'I ought to have written; but perhaps I have thought of you all the more.

But let me get out of sight.

I would rather go and jump into the river than be seen here.

But have you anything I can drink?
I am confoundedly thirsty with my long tramp.' 'Yes, yes, we will bring something upstairs to you,' said Sally, with grief in her face.
'Ay, that will do nicely.