Allowing time for giving the horse a rest, the man might be expected to return before noon.
IX IT was a fine sunshiny day; Mrs.Lewson's spirits began to improve.

"I have always held the belief," the worthy old woman confessed, "that bright weather brings good luck--of course provided the day is not a Friday.

This is Wednesday.

Cheer up, Miss." The messenger returned with good news.

Mr.Arthur had been as merry as usual.