Now, see I've got a little load of L s.

d., and I'm to get more, especially if Uncle Dick keeps on thinking I am artless.

Well, why shouldn't I marry ?" "No reason against it, if husband and father in you yearn for bibs and petticoats." "I say, Belward, don't laugh!" "I never was more serious.

Who is the girl ?" "She looks up to you as I do-of course that's natural; and if it comes off, no one'll have a jollier corner chez nous.

It's Delia." "Delia?
Delia who ?" "Why, Delia Gasgoyne.