John did not sleep so peacefully nor dream so happily that night as on the night before.

The course of true love had not run smooth that afternoon.

The squire had insisted upon having his share of the lovely Mrs.Goddard's society and she herself had not seemed greatly disturbed at a temporary separation from John.

The latter amused her for a little while; the former held the position of a friend whose conversation she liked better than that of other people.

John was disappointed and thought of going back to Cambridge the next day.