Now, now, you needn't hesitate at taking what I call a lofty salary, for it always was my way to pay down handsome.

There now, that's settled.

Shake hands, dear; good-bye till the morning.

Sarah Maria, you needn't show up no more of the 'continual readers,' for I believe I have made a bargain with this young lady." "Oh, Miss Primrose!" said poor Poppy, as she showed her out, "I am more than thankful that you are coming here, miss--that's for my sake, miss, though I'm dreadful afraid you'll suffer yourself.

I'm awful afraid you'll get muddled in your head, miss, for as to mine, it has swam away long ago.