I shall have a nice little account from the agent just now, of 'Cash advanced to J.Brentwood, Esq.'" "I don't think Jim's extravagant, papa," said Alice.
"My dear," said Captain Brentwood, "you do him injustice.

He hasn't had the chance.

I must say, considering his limited opportunities, he has spent as much money on horses, saddlery, &c., as any young gentleman on this country side.

Eh, Sam ?" "Well sir," said Sam, "Jim spends his money, but he generally makes pretty good investments in the horse line." "Such as that sweet-tempered useful animal Stampedo," replied the Captain, laughing, "who nearly killed a groom, and staked himself trying to leap out of the stockyard the second day he had him.

Well, never mind; Jim's a good boy, and I am proud of him.