"Better be one's own missus on a crust, say I, than at the beck and call of others." "Rachel," interrupted old Matthew, "when I let you go to Verner's Pride, I thought it was for your good.

But I'd not keep you there a day, child, if you be unhappy." "Dear father, don't take up that notion," she quickly rejoined.

"I am happier at Verner's Pride than I should be anywhere else.

I would not leave it.

Where is Robin this evening ?" "Robin--" The answer was interrupted by the entrance of Robin himself.