I don't ask out of mere curiosity." Henry replied with less than his usual candor; "Is it not reason enough for leaving a place, that my life has been attempted in it, and now my livelihood is taken ?" "Those are strong reasons.

But, on the other hand, your life is no longer in danger; and your livelihood is not gone; for, to speak plainly, I came over here the moment I heard you were discharged, to ask if you would enter my service on the same terms as Mr.Cheetham gave you, only guineas instead of pounds." "What, turn doctor ?" "Oh dear, no; the doctors' Union would forbid that.

No, Mr.Little, I am going to ask you to pay me a compliment; to try my service blindfold for one week.

You can leave it if you don't like it; but give me one week's trial." "How can I refuse you that ?" said Henry, hanging his head.

"You have been a good friend to me.