It is clearly my duty to see that my nephew has every fair opportunity for making his way.
"Now, go upstairs at once to your mother.

I have letters to write, and am too busy for talking." So saying, with a peremptory wave of his hand he dismissed his nephew.
"Well, Mother," Charlie said, after telling her of his uncle's generosity, "thank goodness you will be all right now, anyhow.

No doubt Uncle intends to do something for you and the girls, though he has said nothing at present, beyond the fact that you are not to be in wretched lodgings, and they are not to go out as governesses.

But even if he should change his mind, and I don't think he ever does that, I shall be able to help you.
"Oh, he is kind, isn't he ?" The parting was far less sad than that which had taken place at Yarmouth.

Charlie was now assured that his mother and sisters would be comfortable, and well cared for in his absence; while his mother, happy in the lightening of her anxiety as to the future of her daughters, and as to the prospects of her son, was able to bear with better heart the thought of their long separation.
Mrs.Marryat and the girls accompanied him on board ship.