I should like to introduce them to you; and that is a compliment I never before paid to any young man.

My home is in the outskirts of the city; and when we have dined at the hotel, according to my daily habit, I will send off a few letters, and then, if you like to go there with me, I will call a carriage." "Thank you," replied the young man; "unless it is your own custom to ride, I should prefer to walk.

I like the exercise, and it will give a better opportunity to observe the city, which is so different from our Northern towns that it has for me the attractions of a foreign land." In compliance with this wish, Mr.Royal took him through the principal streets, pointing out the public buildings, and now and then stopping to smile at some placard or sign which presented an odd jumble of French and English.

When they came to the suburbs of the city, the aspect of things became charmingly rural.

Houses were scattered here and there among trees and gardens.