But a farmer can need none of my help, and is, therefore, in one sense, as much above my notice as in every other he is below it." "To be sure.

Oh yes! It is not likely you should ever have observed him; but he knows you very well indeed--I mean by sight." "I have no doubt of his being a very respectable young man.

I know, indeed, that he is so, and, as such, wish him well.

What do you imagine his age to be ?" "He was four-and-twenty the 8th of last June, and my birthday is the 23rd just a fortnight and a day's difference--which is very odd." "Only four-and-twenty.

That is too young to settle.