I declare I am quite at my wits' end." I professed myself unable to give advice on this subject; and, indeed, I felt that I ought now to regard myself as a dying person, who has no further concern with the interests and people around me.

I saw a reason why John Hollingford and Mr.Noble were not likely to be friends, even if their fathers had been brothers.

And the little lady's petty grievance worried me.

And all things troubled me, for in three days I was to leave Hillsbro' for London with the Tyrrells..