Indeed, one may say that for nearly a hundred years the people of the northern parts of America have been engaged in gradually making a dwelling-place out of a stinking dust-heap; and there is still a great deal to do, especially as the country is so big." "Well," said I, "I am exceedingly glad to think that you have such a prospect of happiness before you.

But I should like to ask a few more questions, and then I have done for to-day.".