But I have a few words to say to Beauchamp, and am going up at once.

Thank you, I cannot come in now; I intend to do so on my return." "Papa has gone up to Mr.Beauchamp's." "Mr.Hare! Has he ?" "He and Squire Pinner," continued Barbara.

"They have gone to have a smoking bout.

And if you wait there with papa, it will be too late to come in, for he is sure not to be home before eleven or twelve." Mr.Carlyle bent his head in deliberation.

"Then I think it is of little use my going on," said he, "for my business with Beauchamp is private.