'I never could discover.' Never could discover?
Had he endeavoured to do so then?
I told him the place of our abode.

He asked how we prospered in our affairs.

I told him we were doing very well--that we had had a considerable addition to our pupils after the Christmas vacation, and expected a still further increase at the close of this.
'You must be an accomplished instructor,' he observed.
'No, it is my mother,' I replied; 'she manages things so well, and is so active, and clever, and kind.' 'I should like to know your mother.

Will you introduce me to her some time, if I call ?' 'Yes, willingly.' 'And will you allow me the privilege of an old friend, of looking in upon you now and then ?' 'Yes, if--I suppose so.' This was a very foolish answer, but the truth was, I considered that I had no right to invite anyone to my mother's house without her knowledge; and if I had said, 'Yes, if my mother does not object,' it would appear as if by his question I understood more than was expected; so, _supposing_ she would not, I added, 'I suppose so:' but of course I should have said something more sensible and more polite, if I had had my wits about me.

We continued our walk for a minute in silence; which, however, was shortly relieved (no small relief to me) by Mr.Weston commenting upon the brightness of the morning and the beauty of the bay, and then upon the advantages A--- possessed over many other fashionable places of resort.
'You don't ask what brings me to A--- ' said he.