I thought well of him, myself, when he first came, but I larned better, afterwards." "There are many excuses to be made for him, John," the squire said, "and I have had good reports of him, since.

Of course, I shall see that, although he can no longer be regarded as my heir here, he shall be well provided for.

But there will be plenty of time to think of this." "Mr.Wilks asked me to say, sir," the butler said as he prepared to leave them, "that he shall be staying in Sidmouth tomorrow, and that, if you wish to see him, he will come up here." "Certainly I wish to see him," the squire replied.

"I have many things to ask him.

Let the boy go down, the first thing in the morning, or--no, if you don't mind, John, would you go down yourself tonight?
He will naturally be anxious to know how his grandchild is getting on.
Tell him with what joy I have received her, and take any message she may give you.
"Is there anything you would like to say to your grandfather, child ?" "Oh, yes.