And you are not ashamed of me now I hope—are you Sir?

No—no—but I am proud of you—

He touched her hand as he spoke, but released it immediately, for he saw that he had a very cautious game to play.

By jingo Abby!

By jingo—what for?

Why the hand is warm after all; it is Mr. Burroughs himself—it is, it is!—I know him now as well as I know you——hourra!

O my!

As sure as you are alive Abby.

Why, Bridget Pope, said her uncle. What on earth are you made of?

Me—uncle Matthew?