"I should have premised that I have not yet told mamma it is Richard himself who is here, but that he has sent a messenger to beg for this money.

Would it be advisable to acquaint her ?" "Why should you not?
I think you ought to do so." "Then I will; I was fearing the hazard for she is sure to insist upon seeing him.

Richard also wishes for an interview." "It is only natural.

Mrs.Hare must be thankful to hear so far, that he is safe." "I never saw anything like it," returned Barbara; "the change is akin to magic; she says it has put life into her anew.

And now for the last thing; how can we secure papa's absence from home to-night?
It must be accomplished in some way.