I, for one, rejoice to see my dear foster-brother again.' "'Is that possible ?' I stammered out--'Dear Miss Moncton, I am only too happy to be allowed to plead for myself--I feel that I have sinned against my good and generous benefactor; that this kindness on your part, is wholly undeserved.

What shall I do to regain your good opinion.' "'Say nothing at all about it, Geoffrey.

It was a boyish fault, and my father has often repented that he treated it so seriously.

For my own part, I do not blame you for thrashing Theophilus; had I been provoked in the same manner, and a lad of your age, I would have done it myself.
My quarrel with you, is for leaving the Park, and deserting us all, before a reconciliation could take place.

You knew that my father's anger was like dew upon the grass, evaporated by the first sunbeam, and that we loved you dearly--so that your conduct appears inexcusable and heartless.' "'Oh, do not say that, Miss Moncton.