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.”