Only, I must not be known in the matter; for it would lay on Henry's mind a weight of obligation, not pleasant for one of his sensitive disposition to bear." "I see, Squire," answered Judge Bigelow to this; "but then it won't place me in the right position.

I shall receive credit for your benevolence." "Don't trouble yourself on that score," answered the Squire, laughing.
"It may be that I shall want some law business done--though heaven forbid! In that case, I will call on you, and you can let Henry do the work.

Thus the equilibrium of benefits will be restored.

Let the salary be two hundred." And so this matter being settled, Henry Wallingford remained in the office of Judge Bigelow.

The fact of being salaried by the Judge, stimulated him to new efforts, and made him forward to relieve his kind preceptor of all duties within the range of his ability.