I'm sorry to lose Hatfield, I confess; but the first decent man, or number of men, that come to supply his place, will be more than welcome.

It's Sunday to-morrow--I do wonder how he'll look, and whether he'll be able to go through the service.

Most likely he'll pretend he's got a cold, and make Mr.Weston do it all.' 'Not he!' exclaimed Matilda, somewhat contemptuously.

'Fool as he is, he's not so soft as that comes to.' Her sister was slightly offended; but the event proved Matilda was right: the disappointed lover performed his pastoral duties as usual.

Rosalie, indeed, affirmed he looked very pale and dejected: he might be a little paler; but the difference, if any, was scarcely perceptible.