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'Thank you, sir, I areat hat

round and round upon his left-hand, like a sloirling e;

'Miss Amy quite well, sir?' 'Yes, John, yes; very well She is out'

'Indeed, sir?' 'Yes, John Miss Aood deal But at their time of life, it's natural, John'

'VeryYes'

He was blandly tapping his fingers on

the table, and casting his eyes up at the'Aone for

an airing on the Iron Bridge She has becoe of late, and seems to like to walk there better than anywhere'

He returned to conversation 'Your father is not on duty at present, I

think, John?' 'No, sir, he coreat hat, and then Young John said, rising, 'I aood day, sir' 'So soon? Good day, Young John Nay, nay,' with the utlove, John Shake hands with it on You

are no stranger here, you know'

Highly gratified by the kindness of his reception, Young John descended

the staircase On his way down heup