I am but a poor sleeper myself; my cough often disturbs me much.

Perhaps, as there is no inn, one of your servants could direct me to some cottage near, where I could get a night's lodging, and go on my way to-morrow.

Any humble place will do; I am accustomed to rough it; besides, it suits my finances: half-pay to a sickly invalid is hard enough--you understand ?" "I do." "Still, if I could only get health! I have been told that this part of the country is very favorable to people with delicate lungs.

Perhaps I might meet with some farm-house lodging ?" "I could not possibly allow that," said Lord Cairnforth, unable, in spite of all Mr.Menteith's grave warning looks, to shut up his warm heart any longer.

"The Castle is your home, Captain Bruce, for as long as you may find it pleasant to remain here." The invitation, given so unexpectedly and cordially, seemed to surprise, nay, to touch the young man exceedingly.
"Thank you, my cousin.