I must have it down in black and white." He opened the book at a blank page, and wrote at the top, in a fine mercantile hand: _"Miss Vanstone, the Younger: In account with Horatio Wragge, late o f the Royal Militia.

Dr .-- Cr.

Sept.

24th, 1846.
Dr.: To estimated value of H.Wragge's interest in Miss V.'s first year's salary--say--200 pounds.Cr.By paid on account, 25 pounds."_ Having completed the entry--and having also shown, by doubling his original estimate on the Debtor side, that Magdalen's easy compliance with his demand on her had not been thrown away on him--the captain pressed his blotting-paper over the wet ink, and put away the book with the air of a man who had done a virtuous action, and who was above boasting about it.
"Excuse me for leaving you abruptly," he said.

"Time is of importance; I must make sure of the chaise.