CHAPTER XVI.
"Seen Wilfrid ?" was Mr.Pole's first cheery call to his daughters, on his return.

An answer on that head did not seem to be required by him, for he went on: "Ah the boy's improved.

That place over there, Stornley, does him as much good as the Army did, as to setting him up, you know; common sense, and a ready way of speaking and thinking.

He sees a thing now.

Well, Martha, what do you,--eh?
what's your opinion ?" Mrs.Chump was addressed.