(This was true!) It will be hard work, all this; but then I shall be paid for it.

It cannot go on this way; I must and will be paid separately for my branches." Just as he came to this resolution, the boy returned with a brown-paper parcel, addressed to Mr.James Triplet.

Triplet weighed it in his hand; it was heavy.

"How is this ?" cried he.

"Oh, I see," said he, "these are the tragedies.