'An' when didst ta come, eh ?--but thy uncle will be glad to see thee, and to hear thee talk about yon pleughs; he's thought a deal o' thy letters.

I'll go call him in.' 'Not yet,' said Philip, stopping her in her progress towards the door.

'He's busy talking to Kester.

I'm in no haste to be gone.

I can stay a couple of hours.