And Mrs.Hope has brought you each a pretty coffee-cup." It was a merry meal.

The pleasant look of the room, the little surprises, and the refreshment of seeing new and kindly faces, raised Mr.
Templestowe's spirits, and warmed him out of his reserve.

He grew cheerful and friendly.

Clarence was in uproarious spirits, and Phil even worse.

It seemed as if the air of the High Valley had got into his head.
Dr.Hope left at noon, after making a second visit to the lame herder, and Mrs.Hope and Clover settled themselves for a week of enjoyment.