She is retiring from business by my advice; and she asks me, of all the people in the world, to help her in getting rid of some wonderful 'remnants,' at 'an alarming sacrifice!' My kind regards to your mother--and there's a chance for her.

One last word, Ovid.

Don't be in too great a hurry to return to work; you have plenty of spare time before you.

Look at my wise dog here, on the front seat, and learn from him to be idle and happy." The great physician had another companion, besides his dog.

A friend, bound his way, had accepted a seat in the carriage.