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thing past and done with For though Giles had in a measure acquiesced

in the wish of her family, he could make matters unpleasant if he chose

to work upon Grace; and hence, when Melbury saw the youngthe road one day, he kept friendliness and frigidity

exactly balanced in his eye till he could see whether Giles's manner

was presumptive or not

His lad to

meet ye, Mr Melbury," he said, in a low voice, whose quality he

endeavored to make as practical as possible "I aht, and as I don't care to sell her, I

should like--if you don't object--to give her to Miss Melbury The

horse is very quiet, and would be quite safe for her"

Mr Melbury was rather affected at this "You sha'n't hurt your pocket

like that on our account, Giles Grace shall have the horse, but I'll

pay you what you gave for her, and any expense you may have been put to

for her keep"

He would not hear of any other tered They

were now opposite Melbury's house, and the ti out of the way