He had rather lounge about all First-day at street corners with his acquaintance." "John has none, father.

He knows nobody--cares for nobody--but me.

Do let him come." "We'll see about it." My father never broke or retracted his word.

So after that John Halifax came to us every Sunday; and for one day of the week, at least, was received in his master's household as our equal and my friend..