He invariably discharged a journeyman who was in the least degree disrespectful in his language or manner towards him before the other workmen.

Acting under the impulse that at once prompted him, he said: "You are discharged;" and instantly turned away.
As quickly did Henry Thorne turn and leave the shop.

He took his way homeward, but he paused and lingered as he drew nearer and nearer his little cottage, for troubled thoughts had now taken the place of angry feelings.

At length he was at the door, and lifting slowly the latch, he entered.
"Henry!" said Ellen, with a look and tone of surprise.

Her face was paler and more care-worn than it was a year before; and its calm expression had changed into a troubled one.