Though you have had eighty pounds a year (a liberal salary), you have not spent a shilling more than your income, as other young men would; and you have devoted your month's holidays to your old aunt, who, I assure you, is grateful." "Oh, ma'am!" said I.

It was all that I could utter.
"Samuel," continued she, "I promised you a present, and here it is.

I first thought of giving you money; but you are a regular lad; and don't want it.

You are above money, dear Samuel.

I give you what I value most in life--the p,--the po, the po-ortrait of my sainted Hoggarty" (tears), "set in the locket which contains the valuable diamond that you have often heard me speak of.