I hope he may be as good a man as his predecessor." "I hope he may be no worse," said Captain Brentwood; "but I hope, in addition, that he may be better able to travel, and look after his outlying clergy a little more." "It looks like it," said the Major, "to be down as far as this, before he has been three months installed." Mrs.Buckley went out to the kitchen to give orders; and after that, they sat for an hour or more over their wine, till at length, the Major said,-- "We must give him up in another hour." Then, as if they had heard him, the dogs began to bark.

Rover, who had, against rules, sneaked into the house, and lain PERDU under the sofa, discovered his retreat by low growling, as though determined to do his duty, let the consequences be what they might.

Every now and then, too, when his feelings overpowered him, he would discharge a 'Woof,' like a minute gun at sea.
"That must be him, father," said Sam.

"You'll catch it, Mr.Rover!" He ran out; a tall black figure was sitting on horseback before the door, and a pleasant cheery voice said, "Pray, is this Major Buckley's ?" "Yes, sir," said Sam; "we have been expecting you." He called for the groom and held the stranger's horse while he dismounted.

Then he assisted him to unstrap his valise, and carried it in after him.
The Major, Mrs.Buckley, and the Captain had risen, and were standing ready to greet the Church dignitary as he came in, in the most respectful manner.