Now I wish you wouldn't go so often." "I will be home early in the afternoon.

But come, Fanny, won't you go with me, to spend the day in town?
It will be a pleasant change for you." Fanny shook her head, and answered, "No." Mr.Markland entered the carriage, waved his hand, and was soon gliding away toward the city.

As soon as he was beyond the observation of his family, his whole manner underwent a change.

An expression of deep thought settled over his face; and he remained in a state of profound abstraction during his whole ride to the city.
On arriving there, he went to the office of an individual well known in the community as possessing ample means, and bearing the reputation of a most liberal, intelligent, and enterprising citizen.
"Good morning, Mr.Brainard," said Markland, with a blending of respect and familiarity in his voice.
"Ah, Mr.Markland!" returned the other, rising, and shaking the hand of his visitor cordially.

"When did you get back from New York ?" "Yesterday afternoon.