Hugh Roughsedge grinned.

Diana, however, insisted.
"Of course, I would have given them up.

Only I just happened to say that papa always read everything he could by those two men--and then"-- she flushed--"Well, I don't exactly remember what Mr.Lavery said.

But I know that when he'd said it I wouldn't have given up either of those books for the world!" "I hope, Miss Mallory, you won't think of giving them up," said Hugh, with vigor.

"It will be an excellent thing for Lavery." Mrs.Roughsedge, as the habitual peacemaker of the village, said hastily that Dr.Roughsedge should talk to the Vicar.