I should be an ungrateful wretch if I did not," she added to herself.

"He is a good man, I am sure of that; and," with a merry laugh, "I am also sure that to know him will be a liberal education." Though Dinah joined in the laugh, she was evidently discomposed by her sister's observation.

"I am afraid you think him conceited," she said regretfully.
"Oh dear, no; a little egotistical, perhaps--I might even say a little opinionative; but then we all have our faults, and I fancy he will improve greatly on acquaintance.

When I know him better, Die, I shall delight in arguing with him.

There is no use arguing with Mr.Carlyon, he always gives in to me at once; but Mr.Herrick would fight it out to the bitter end." Dinah shook her head at this lukewarm praise.