But even the grotesque are not good in vain.

Many an eye was wet round his dying bed, and many a tear fell upon his grave.

He made his final exit in the year of grace 1799.

And I, who laugh at him, would leave this world to-day to be with him; for I am tossing at sea--he is in port.
***** A straightforward character like Mabel's becomes a firm character with years.

Long ere she was forty, her hand gently but steadily ruled Willoughby House, and all in it.