In short, he was an object of curiosity as well as respect, for at that day there was a mysterious interest attached to a young man who had been a voyage round the world, it being associated with spirit and daring of a remarkable kind.
But it was not these friends Tite stole away and went down into the village to see.

It was Mattie, at the mention of whose name a blush always colored his cheek.

The two lovers had arranged for a morning walk, and were soon seen coming from the house together, smiling and happy.

Mrs.Chapman had condescended to see them to the door, and her ponderous figure quite filled the space.

"Don't forget, my daughter," she said, as they were leaving, "don't forget to bring the young gentleman back to dine with us.