Having proved this by copious references to the highest authorities, Mr.Keller logically claimed my aunt as a woman, and, as such, not only incapable of "letting well alone," but naturally disposed to imitate her husband on the most superficial and defective sides of his character.

"I predicted, David, that the fatal disturbance of our steady old business was now only a question of time--and there, in Mrs.Wagner's ridiculous instructions, is the fulfillment of my prophecy!" Before we went to bed that night, the partners arrived at two resolutions.

Mr.Keller resolved to address a written remonstrance to my aunt.

Mr.Engelman resolved to show me his garden the first thing in the morning..