You do not yet know her, but you will, of course, have an opportunity of judging for yourself." "You perceive, Harry," said his mother, addressing him in turn, "you perceive how they are banded against me; in fact, they are joined with their father in a conspiracy to destroy my peace and happiness.

This is the feeling that prevails against me in the house at large, for which I may thank my husband and children--I don't include you, Harry.

There is not a servant in our establishment but could poison me, and probably would, too, were it not for fear of the gallows." Woodward listened to this strange scene with amazement, but was prudent enough to take no part in it whatsoever.

On the contrary, he got his hat and proceeded out to take a stroll, as the evening was so fine, and the aspect of the country was so delightful.
"Harry," said his brother, "if you're for a walk I'll go with you." "Not at present, Charley," said he, "I am in a thoughtful mood, and generally prefer a lonely stroll on such a beautiful evening as this." He accordingly went out, and bent his I steps by a long, rude green lane, which extended upwards of half a mile across a rich! country, undulating with fields and meadows.

This was terminated by a clump of, hawthorn trees, then white and fragrant with their lovely blossoms, which lay in rich profusion on the ground.