I never was more surprized--but it does not make me unhappy, I assure you .-- How--how has it been possible ?" "It is a very simple story.

He went to town on business three days ago, and I got him to take charge of some papers which I was wanting to send to John .-- He delivered these papers to John, at his chambers, and was asked by him to join their party the same evening to Astley's.

They were going to take the two eldest boys to Astley's.

The party was to be our brother and sister, Henry, John--and Miss Smith.

My friend Robert could not resist.