"I must go up and see the shippers in Montreal; in fact, now you have Agatha with you, I think I'll start to-morrow." "Very well," said Mrs.Farnam.

"I hate to be left alone, particularly when the nights are long." She indicated the teamster.

"I see you have hired another man; that's a fresh extravagance.

How long have you had him ?" "A week or two; thought I told you when he came.

He's a pretty good worker." "You didn't tell me; I imagine you didn't want me to know! He's certainly not what the boys call a looker and his face doesn't inspire me with much confidence.