"A letter came from him this afternoon.

He recalls himself to my remembrance, and says--this is the most singular part--that he was actually staying quite close to here only a short time ago, but had no idea that I was living here.

Had he known it he would most certainly have called, but as he has only just discovered it, quite accidentally, he says he shall make a point of coming down again, when he hopes he may be permitted to renew our old acquaintance." "Now look here, auntie," said Austin, sitting bolt upright.

"Let him call, by all means, and see how well you look after being deserted for five-and-twenty years; but I don't want a step-uncle, and you are not to give me one.

Fancy me with an Uncle Charlotte! That wouldn't do, you know.