"You are very kind, but it will take you out of your way."
"No, it is in my way. So you are going to Mr. Avenel's?—a good old gentleman."
"I've always heard so; and Mrs. Avenel—"
"A particular superior woman," said Richard. "Any one else to ask after—I know the family well."
"No, thank you, sir."
"They have a son, I believe; but he's in America, is not he?"
"I believe he is, sir."
"I see the Parson has kept faith with me," muttered Richard.
"If you can tell me any thing about him," said Leonard, "I should be very glad."
"Why so, young man?—perhaps he is hanged by this time."