But what little he had seen of her, made him like her as a friend.

He also liked Mrs.Turner, and had from these reasons, frequently called in to see them since their removal.

After going into his room, on his return home that evening, he sat down and remained for some time in a musing attitude.

At length he got up, and took a few turns across the floor, and again seated himself, saying as he did so-- "If that's the stuff she's made of, she's worth looking after." From this period, Mr.Martin called to see Mrs.Turner more frequently, and as Mary, who had promptly entered upon the duties of a dress-maker's apprentice, came home every evening, he had as many opportunities of being with her and conversing with her as he desired.

Amiable accomplished, and intelligent, she failed not to make, unconsciously to herself, a decided impression upon the young man's heart.