If you value your life and happiness, Joseph Wegg, you'll accept Mr.
Merrick as a guardian until he resigns of his own accord, and then it's likely you'll wish he hadn't." "I don't deserve----" began the young man, brokenly; but Uncle John quickly interrupted him.
"No one deserves anything," said he; "but everyone gets something or other, nevertheless, in this vale of tears.

If you'll kindly remember that you've no right to express an opinion in the presence of your guardian, we'll get along better together.

Now, then, you're going to leave here, because the place is not comfortable.

My guests fill every room in my house, so you can't go there.

But the hotel in Millville is a cheerful-looking place, and I've noticed some vine-covered windows that indicate pleasant and sunny rooms.