I should like to begin to invest my money; and if you make some great invention, like the telegraph or steam engine, you will be able to pay it back to me, and to lend me money when _I_ want it." Conolly blushed.

"Thank you, Miss Lind," said he, "thank you very much indeed.

I--It would be ungrateful of me to refuse; but I am not so ready to begin my experiments as my talking might lead you to suppose.

My estimate of their cost was a mere guess.

I am not satisfied that it is not want of time and perseverance more than of money that is the real obstacle.