till he can find a leisure day. The expense
may be a matter of consideration to you,
therefore I will undertake it. Of course
Robert travels third-class.”
“Excuse a short letter, as my hands are
rather disabled by rheumatic gout; and
believe me, your affectionate Aunt,”
“ELIZABETH BRISCOE.”
“Well, Jack, are you a good boy?” I asked laughingly.
“No, mother, I’m afraid not,” Jack answered; and his face was overcast all at once. “I made some awful blunders to-day, and had a regular rowing.”