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There was , and building stone walls; ploughing and sowing, and digging, and planting Yet, in the e detected in his father's manner an air of melancholy He looked into his son's face with affection, and pointed out to hiress, but George knew--though he could not have explained why he knew--that his father's heart was not really in these things Presently he asked, "How goes it with your law books, George?"

"Faith, sir, I must confess, very indifferently I have no senses that way; and 'tis only your desire that keeps my books open I would far rather read my Plutarch, or write with my sword"

"Let me tell you, soberly, that it is a matter of personal interest to you There is now no question of the law as a profession, for since your cousin's death your prospects have entirely changed But consider, George, that not only this estate, but also the estate of your Grandfather Van Heeht from confiscated properties, and it is not improbable that claimants may arise ill cause you trouble How necessary, then, that you should know so land and property in this country"

"My grandfather is in trouble I forgot to tell you last night, that his friend, Elder Semple, is dead"

"Dead!"

"Yes, sir"

For a few minutes General Hyde re, "Peace to the old Tory! He was once very kind to ain defrauded o and see him--it is now too late! But I will return to the city with you and pay him the last respect possible Who told you this news?"

"I alking on Broadith young McAllister, and Doctor Moran stopped us and sent word to Elder McAllister of the death of his friend I think, indeed, they were relatives," "Was Doctor Moran his physician?"

"Yes, sir A very good physician, I believe; I know, that he is a very courteous and entertaining gentlee, how do you co an evening at Doctor Moran's house this week; and if you will believe hter that sha loveliness! Such entrancing freshness and purity I never saw before!"

"In love again, George Faith, youcreature cannotbut what he is"