He's a mystery worse than anything in the 'Mysteries of Udolpho.' Why can nobody get to see him but that soft-stepping, oily-tongued little weasel, Ogden ?" Kate looked at the pretty sister she loved so well, with the coldest glances she had ever given her.
"Mr.Richards is an invalid; he is unable to see any one, or quit his room.

What mystery is there in that ?" "There's a mystery somewhere," said Rose, sagaciously.

"Who is Mr.
Richards ?" "A friend of papa's--and poor.

Don't ask so many questions, Rose.

I have nothing more to say on the subject." "Then I must find out for myself--that is all," thought Rose; "and I will, too, before long, in spite of half a dozen Ogdens." Rose tried with a zeal and perseverance worthy a better cause, and most signally failed.