If a hundred, or even a hundred and fifty dollars a year, will be any consideration, your salary is increased from to-day." This, to Edward, was unexpected.

He felt more bewildered and irresolute than at first.

So important an advance in his income, set against a reduction of the present amount, was a strong temptation, and he felt his old desires for money arraying themselves in his mind.
"I will think over your offer," said he.

"I did not expect this.

In the morning I will be prepared to decide." "Very well, Edward.