A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries -- BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.

The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.

He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.

He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.

Mrs.Mac-Morlan revolved in a lesser orbit, comprehending the dining-parlour, housekeeper's room, and kitchen.