There now--there, Gilbert--let me go--here's Arthur; don't astonish his infantile brain with your madness.' * * * * * But it is time to bring my narrative to a close.

Any one but you would say I had made it too long already.

But for your satisfaction I will add a few words more; because I know you will have a fellow-feeling for the old lady, and will wish to know the last of her history.

I did come again in spring, and, agreeably to Helen's injunctions, did my best to cultivate her acquaintance.

She received me very kindly, having been, doubtless, already prepared to think highly of my character by her niece's too favourable report.