But positively"-- here he rose, and began to draw on his gloves--"positively I have stayed longer than I intended.

Good-night, my friends.

I'll look in upon you in the morning.

And, by the way, as it's so near, permit me to wish you a happy New Year." The door closed upon the landlord, leaving behind two anxious hearts.
"It looks well in him to wish that," said the cooper, gloomily.

"A great deal he is doing to make it so.