Brother Bob stopped and took my place while I went soldiering, and even if I were willing to go back to it, which I am not, it would not be fair to him for me to step in just as if nothing had happened.

But, anyhow, I shall be glad to be back again at the old place and see them all.

Father and mother will know now that they suspected me wrongly.

But they were not to blame.

Mad as I was then, I might have done it if I had had the chance." "Well, Lechmere, you know well that I shall be always glad to have you with me as long as you are willing to stay.