You are very kind to me, which is more than I can say of the world in general.

I will thankfully stay with you for a little.

It might give me a chance of health." "I trust so." Still, to make all clear between host and guest, let me name some end to my visit.

This is the first day of July; may I accept your hospitality for a fortnight--say till the 15th ?" "Till whenever you please," replied the earl, courteously and warmly; for he was pleased to find his cousin, even though a Bruce, so very agreeable; glad, too, that he had it in his power to do him a kindness, which, perhaps, had too long been neglected.

Besides, Lord Cairnforth had few friends, and youth so longs for companionship.