I don't want to tell her she is to be given away." "I will," said Seth.

"Come here, Frado ?" The child seemed to have some dim foreshadowing of evil, and declined.
"Come here," he continued; "I want to tell you something." She came reluctantly.

He took her hand and said: "We're going to move, by-'m-bye; will you go ?" "No!" screamed she; and giving a sudden jerk which destroyed Seth's equilibrium, left him sprawling on the floor, while she escaped through the open door.
"She's a hard one," said Seth, brushing his patched coat sleeve.

"I'd risk her at Bellmont's." They discussed the expediency of a speedy departure.

Seth would first seek employment, and then return for Mag.