The woman was very willing and well conducted, and I had got to be really fond of her.

But putting that aside, it is intolerable that such a piece of insolence as the stealing of one of our slaves should go unpunished.

Therefore, if you do find any clew to the affair, we will not grumble at your following it up, even if it does take you away from home for a short time.

By the bye, we had letters this morning from a certain young lady in Georgia, inclosing her photograph, and I rather fancy there is one for you somewhere." "Where is it, mother ?" Vincent asked, jumping from his seat.
"Let me think," Mrs.Wingfield replied.

"Did either of you girls put it away, or where can it have been stowed ?" The girls both laughed.
"Now, Vincent, what offer do you make for the letter?
Well, we won't tease you," Annie went on as Vincent gave an impatient exclamation.
"Another time we might do so, but as you have just come safely back to us I don't think it would be fair, especially as this is the very first letter.