But do not hide from me; do not steal away alone; let me keep beside you.

Indeed, I will be very true and faithful, Nell.' 'I steal away alone! why that,' replied the child, with assumed gaiety, 'would be a pleasant jest indeed.

See here, dear grandfather, we'll make this place our garden--why not! It is a very good one--and to-morrow we'll begin, and work together, side by side.' 'It is a brave thought!' cried her grandfather.

'Mind, darling--we begin to-morrow!' Who so delighted as the old man, when they next day began their labour! Who so unconscious of all associations connected with the spot, as he! They plucked the long grass and nettles from the tombs, thinned the poor shrubs and roots, made the turf smooth, and cleared it of the leaves and weeds.

They were yet in the ardour of their work, when the child, raising her head from the ground over which she bent, observed that the bachelor was sitting on the stile close by, watching them in silence.
'A kind office,' said the little gentleman, nodding to Nell as she curtseyed to him.