But I hinder you in your reading.' 'I have seen enough to tell me that all is well at home,' I answered, glancing over my father's letter.

'But how came these things ?' 'Some horsemen have come in from Petersfield, bearing them with them.

As to my little box, which a fair friend of mine in town packed for me, it was to be forwarded to Bristol, where I am now supposed to be, and should be were it not for my good fortune in meeting your party.

It chanced to find its way, however, to the Bruton inn, and the good woman there, whom I had conciliated, found means to send it after me.

It is a good rule to go upon, Clarke, in this earthly pilgrimage, always to kiss the landlady.