He received glory, and Norman in an equal degree fell into the background.

Mrs.Woodward stuck kindly to Harry, and endeavoured, in her gentle way, to quiz the projected trip to Devonshire.

But the other party was too strong, and her raillery failed to have the intended effect.

Gertrude especially expressed her opinion that it was a great thing for so young a man to have been selected for such employment by such a person; and Linda, though she said less, could not prevent her tell-tale face from saying more.

Katie predicted that Alaric would certainly marry Mary Jane Wheal, and bring her to Surbiton Cottage, and Captain Cuttwater offered to the hero introductions to all the old naval officers at Devonport.
'By jingo! I should like to go with you,' said the captain.
'I fear the pleasure would not repay the trouble,' said Alaric, laughing.
'Upon my word I think I'll do it,' said the captain.