Ha! ha! He always likes to have a little hit at me, and he is welcome to it.

I must just creep up and kiss dear Hester.

I never should have thought she had it in her to care for any one as she has shown she cares for Regie.

I shall tell her so, and how surprised I am, and how I love her for it.
She has always seemed so insensible, so callous.

But, please God! this is the beginning of a new life for her.