I have tested his capacity by dictating a letter for him to copy." "Did he do the work satisfactorily ?" asked Mrs.Gordon.
"Without a single mistake." "Then, father, I would not hesitate to engage him.

Freddie likes him, and will be delighted to have him in the house." "Another idea, Helen.

It is time Freddie began to study.

Suppose we make him Freddie's private tutor--say for an hour daily ?" "That is really an excellent idea, father," said Mrs.Gordon, in a tone of satisfaction.

"It will please and benefit Freddie, and be a relief to me.