'And he has told Mr Abel so.' 'I never heard of such a thing!' muttered Kit, looking ruefully at his master and mistress.

'I wonder at him; that I do.' 'You see, Christopher,' said Mr Garland, 'this is a point of much importance to you, and you should understand and consider it in that light.

This gentleman is able to give you more money than I--not, I hope, to carry through the various relations of master and servant, more kindness and confidence, but certainly, Christopher, to give you more money.' 'Well,' said Kit, 'after that, Sir--' 'Wait a moment,' interposed Mr Garland.

'That is not all.

You were a very faithful servant to your old employers, as I understand, and should this gentleman recover them, as it is his purpose to attempt doing by every means in his power, I have no doubt that you, being in his service, would meet with your reward.