He has been much depressed at being forbidden to work, but has cheered up greatly since I told him of your offer.

I have no doubt he will do well.
"I have selected him, not only for that reason, but because his wife is as suitable as he is.

She is an admirable young woman, and was a dressmaker before he married her.

She has supported them both ever since he was hurt, months ago.

She is delighted at the idea of the change for, although the money will be very much less than he earned at his trade, she has always been afraid of his health giving way; and is convinced that fresh air, and the garden you speak of, will put new life into him." The squire was not quite satisfied with the letter; but, as he told himself, he could not expect to get a man trained specially as a schoolmaster to accept the post; and at any rate, if the man was not satisfactory his wife was likely to be so.