You ride well, you know French and German, you box--it may be of service, keep it up once a week at least.

I envy you the young disciplined life--the simpleness of it--the want of responsibilities." "Thank you, sir," returned John, "I hope to like it and to do you credit, uncle." "You will, I am sure.

Let us go to the mills." John hesitated before he asked, "Could not I have, sir, a few days with Aunt Ann at the Cape ?" "No, I shall want you here." John was silent and disappointed.

The Squire saw it.

"It can't be helped--I do not feel able to be alone.