The landlord was not prepossessed with his appearance, and it was that that made him speak to Knapp about him.

I have told the men to unfasten the dogs every night, and I have asked Knapp to send up two trustworthy men to keep watch." "It may mean something, and it may not," the Squire said, as he handed the letter to Mark.

"It is a suspicious looking circumstance; if the fellow had been honest he would surely have said something about himself.

There is no doubt these housebreakers generally find out what chance there is of resistance, and, hearing that we were both away, may have decided on making an attempt.

I have pretty well finished our business and ordered nearly all the provisions that Mrs.Cunningham requires.