Hammond is the soul of independence.

He worked as a blacksmith in Canada for three months, just to see what life was like in a wild district.

There never was such a fellow to rough it.

And as for Molly, well, now, really, if he happened to take a fancy to her, and if she happened to like him, I wouldn't bosh the business, if I were you, grandmother.

Take my word for it, Molly might do worse.' 'Of course.