Now I ask you whether he looks like himself ?" "Perhaps he does look a little tired." "Tired! There is something on his mind, Augustin.

I am positively certain there is something on his mind.

Why won't you tell me ?" "My dear--" began the vicar, and then stopped short.

He was a very truthful man, and as he knew very well what was the matter with John he was embarrassed to find an answer.

"My dear," he repeated, "I do not think he is ill." "Then I am right," retorted Mrs.Ambrose, triumphantly.