Had a good run, and hopes to be second mate, as the other chap is laid up with a broken leg,' added Demi.
'Wish I had the setting of it,' said Nan to herself, with a professional twist of her hand.
'How's Franz ?' asked Mrs Jo.
'He's going to be married! There's news for you.

The first of the flock, Aunty, so say good-bye to him.

Her name is Ludmilla Heldegard Blumenthal; good family, well-off, pretty, and of course an angel.

The dear old boy wants Uncle's consent, and then he will settle down to be a happy and an honest burgher.

Long life to him!' 'I'm glad to hear it.