It was signed by John Merrick, and the boy was overjoyed at the prospect of seeing his jolly old friend again.

And the girls?
Well, some of them surely must be coming, or Uncle John wouldn't have asked for the drag.
"Now then, the election can go to blazes," said Kenneth, cheerfully, to Mr.Watson.

"The sight of some friendly faces will be a great relief." The old lawyer sighed.

His attempt to "wake up" Kenneth had resulted in failure, mainly because the boy had become discouraged so early in the game.

Kenneth felt keenly the humiliating experiences he had passed through, and had sunk back into his old moody reserve.
But here was a welcome diversion.