We have only maids in the house, and when I was recovering Josiah carried me up and downstairs until James returned.

A year after he came, Leila had an accident.

Josiah stopped her horse and got badly hurt--" Then with quick insight, she added, "What interest have you in our barber, George?
Is it possible you know Josiah ?" Escape from truthful reply was impossible.

"Yes, I do.

He is the property of my friend and neighbour Woodburn.