Take care of yourselves, gentlemen, and your governor will take care of you.

Before I sit down, I have a toast to propose, which I am sure will be received, as it deserves to be, with enthusiasm.

It is the health of a stranger,--of Mr.John Sheppard.

His father was one of my old customers, and I am happy to find his son treading in his steps.

He couldn't be in better hands than those in which he has placed himself.
Gentlemen,--Mr.Sheppard's good health, and success to him!" Baptist's toast was received with loud applause, and, as he sat down amid the cheers of the company, and a universal clatter of mugs and glasses, the widow's view was no longer obstructed.