But dear me, Denner never had a case outside Ashurst in his life.

Still, it shows good feeling in the boy; and I'm glad he's going to be in Lockhaven.

He'll keep an eye on Helen, and let us know if she behaves with proper dignity.

I think you'll like him, Mr.
Ward,--I would say John,--my dear fellow!" There was a lack of sympathy on the part of the rector for the man at his side, which made it difficult for him to drop the formal address, and think of him as one of the family.

"I respect Ward," he said once to his sister,--"I can't help respecting him; but bless my soul, I wish he was more like other people!" There was something about the younger man, Dr.
Howe did not know just what, which irritated him.