I took him home the day his mother was buried, and he has been an inmate of my house ever since." "When he is out of his time, what do you intend doing for him ?" "I have not yet determined; perhaps, associate him with myself in the office.

There is, however, one stumbling-block in the way--the dislike which exists between him and Theophilus." "Ay, that might prove a formidable barrier to their mutual welfare.
By-the-by, what has become of Theophilus ?" "He was travelling on the continent.

His last letter is dated from Rome.

He has been a great source of trouble and vexation to me, and is constantly getting into scrapes by his gallantries, which you must allow, Sir Alexander, is a family failing of the Monctons." "His conduct lately has been such," said the baronet, in an angry voice, "that it makes me blush that we bear the same name.

It was to speak to you on this painful subject that brought me to London." "I know the circumstance to which you allude," said Mr.Moncton, in a humble tone; "nor can I defend him; but, we must make allowances for youth and indiscretion.