This will pay my bills, and to my great joy relieve my father from doing so any more.

This arrangement leaves me but half of the usual study hours (by day) for myself; so you see I have not much leisure to write letters, and must close.
"Your affectionate son, "Winthrop Landholm.
"I don't forget Asahel, though I haven't said a word of him; and give my love to Karen." Mr.and Mrs.Landholm looked up with pleasant faces at each other and exchanged letters.

She took Winthrop's and her husband began upon the other, which was from Rufus.

Asahel and Winifred were standing anxiously by.
"What do they say ?" "You shall hear directly." "Does he say any thing about me ?" said Winifred.
But father and mother were deep in the precious despatches, and the answer had to be waited for.
"Shagarack College, Dec.

1810.
"My dear friends at home, "This funny little man says he will take letters to you; -- so as it is a pity not to cultivate any good disposition, Governor and I have determined to favour him.