When he went home from school, thinking only of her, he found that she had gone to the Auld Licht manse to play with little Margaret.

Very well, if such was her wish, he would go.

Nobody wanted him except Grizel.

Perhaps when news came from London of his greatness, they would think more of him.

He would send a letter to Thrums, asking Mr.McLean to transfer his kindness to Elspeth.