"A man behind the times," as the new-comers in the trade were pleased to say.

Claire had lived with him for some years, and left him on the offer of Jasper to give him a hundred dollars more per annum than he was getting.
"Ah, Edward! How do you do to-day ?" said Mr.Melleville, kindly, as the young man came in.
"Very well in body, but not so well in mind," was the frank reply, as he took the proffered hand of his old employer.
"Not well in mind, ah! That's about the worst kind of sickness I know of, Edward.

What's the matter ?" "As I have dropped in to talk with you a little about my own affairs, I will come at once to the point." "That is right.

Speak out plainly, Edward, and you will find in me, at least, a sincere friend, and an honest adviser.

What is the matter now ?" "I don't like my present situation, Mr.Melleville!" "Ah! Well?
What's the trouble?
Have you and Jasper had a misunderstanding ?" "Oh no! Nothing of that.