Ethel will hold her own.

It is best so." "How did the Squire feel about such a marriage ?" "He was quite overcome with delight.

Nothing was said to Tyrrel about Ethel having bought the reversion of Rawdon Manor, for things have been harder to get into proper shape than I thought they would be, and it may be another month before all is finally settled; but the Squire has the secret satisfaction, and he was much affected by the certainty of a Rawdon at Rawdon Court after him.

He declined to think of it in any other way but 'providential,' and of course I let him take all the satisfaction he could out of the idea.

Ever since he heard of the engagement he has been at the organ singing the One Hundred and Third Psalm." "He is the dearest and noblest of men.