I have now one less to feed and clothe, and no schooling expenses; and I have been calculating things up, and find that I can allow you seventy-five pounds a year without making any difference in the manner of my living.

You will be able to see that for yourself.

You need, therefore, feel no hesitation in accepting this allowance." "It is not a large one; but I know it will make a very great difference in your comfort, and it will be a great pleasure to me to know that you will be able to enter into what amusements are going on and not to look at every penny.

It makes all the difference in the world whether one has four and sixpence or nine shillings a day to live upon.

You wrote and told me of the handsome present Mr.Penfold made you at parting.