Advancing again, they met, and the stranger, pausing, said: "Mr.Markland, I believe ?" "That is my name, sir," was answered.
"And my name is Willet." "Ah, yes!" said Mr.Markland extending his hand.

"I learned, to-day, in the city, that you had purchased Ashton's fine place.

I am happy, sir, to make your acquaintance, and if there is any thing in which I can serve you, do not hesitate to command me." "Many thanks for your kind offer," returned Mr.Willet.

"A stranger who comes to reside in the country has need of friendly consideration; and I stand just in that relation to my new neighbours.

To certain extent I am ignorant of the ways and means appertaining to the locality; and can only get enlightened through an intercourse with the older residents.