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the subject, and she continued it until her visitors went But it was an

unwise thing Raith had kin and friends in Pittenloch; all that she had

said in her excited mental condition was in time repeated to them, and she

was eventually arded her with

active ill will

In the meanti

it Allan made David's position perfectly clear to hi your first books, David," he

said; "you must let me select your first scholastic wardrobe; or rather ill go together to my tailor, for he will know exactly what is necessary

for you The square cap of your college, and its scarlet goe shall

procure best in Glasgow"

"I'll do whate'er you say, sir" "You see, David, the respectability of

the theological class must be kept up, and it will be better that

Professor Laird sees you first dressed as a student, rather than as a

fisher Then, as one never knohat may happen, I shall deposit to your

credit in the Western Bank of Glasgow, the sum of £400 It will be for

your fees, and board, and books, and dress You will have to be very

careful, David I wanted to make it £500, but Dr Balmuto said you would

like better the idea of economy Not one word, David I know all you feel

I aation ever becoet a kirk and a good stipend"