'They never speak to me about you.
Indeed they never do.' 'I dare be bound for that,' he said, darting a bitter look at the grandfather.

'I dare be bound for that Nell.

Oh! I believe you there!' 'But I love you dearly, Fred,' said the child.
'No doubt!' 'I do indeed, and always will,' the child repeated with great emotion, 'but oh! If you would leave off vexing him and making him unhappy, then I could love you more.' 'I see!' said the young man, as he stooped carelessly over the child, and having kissed her, pushed her from him: 'There--get you away now you have said your lesson.

You needn't whimper.

We part good friends enough, if that's the matter.' He remained silent, following her with his eyes, until she had gained her little room and closed the door; and then turning to the dwarf, said abruptly, 'Harkee, Mr--' 'Meaning me ?' returned the dwarf.