Poor lad, it's hard for him, I'll warrant, but he's not too proud for honest work, and I like that." "You may stay, Paul, and we will try you for a month.

Hester, take him to Parks and see that he is made comfortable.

Tomorrow we will see what he can do.

Come, darling, I am rested now." As she spoke, Lady Trevlyn dismissed the boy with a gracious gesture and led her little daughter away.

Paul stood watching her, as if forgetful of his companion, till she said, rather tartly, "Young man, you'd better have thanked my lady while she was here than stare after her now it's too late.