Indeed, altogether, he has not improved upon me since his return, and you are aware that I knew nothing of him before.

I cannot conceive his object in returning home just now, and, it seems, with no intention of going back.

His uncle was the kindest of men to him, and intended to provide for him handsomely.

It is not for nothing he would leave such an uncle, and it is not for nothing that such an uncle would part with him, unless there was a screw loose somewhere.

I don't wish to press him into an explanation; but he has not offered any, and refuses, of course, to place any confidence in me." "My dear father," replied the generous brother, "I fear you judge him too harshly.