"Well, speaking for myself, I am more than willing to relinquish any share I might have had for the boy's sake, and I don't suppose, Thornton, that you have any objections to raise on Edith's account." "Oh, no, no," replied that gentleman, with a pleasant laugh.

"I never considered Hugh a bad son-in-law to begin with, but I'll admit he is a little more attractive now than ever." The little clock on the marble mantel chimed the hour of four, causing a general movement of surprise.

"'Pon my soul! had no idea it was that late," exclaimed Mr.Thornton, taking out his watch, while Hugh Mainwaring, touching an electric button, replied,-- "This business has detained us much longer than I anticipated.

I will give some instructions to the head clerk, and we will leave at once." He had scarcely finished speaking, when a door opened noiselessly and a middle-aged man appeared.
"Parsons," said Mr.Mainwaring, addressing him in quick, incisive tones, "I am going out to Fair Oaks, and probably shall not be at the office for two or three days, unless something of unusual importance should demand my presence.

Refer all business callers to Mr.Elliott or Mr.Chittenden.