"When do you wish me to start ?" "This afternoon.

I have prepared written instructions, and here is a pocketbook containing a hundred and fifty dollars for expenses." "Shall I need so much ?" "Probably not; but I wish you to be amply provided.

You will remove all your things from my house, but you may store anything you don't need to carry." When Conrad heard that Mrs.Hamilton had taken Ben with her, he was alarmed lest it should be discovered that the boy pawning the opera glass was not Ben, but himself.

When, upon Mrs.Hamilton's return, he was summoned to her presence, he entered with trepidation.
"Is your toothache better, Conrad ?" asked Mrs.Hamilton.
"A little better, thank you." "I am going to make a change in your position.

Ben is to leave me, and you will take his place as my secretary." Conrad's heart bounded with joy and surprise.
"How can I thank you, Cousin Hamilton!" he said, with a feeling of great relief.
"By serving me well." "All has turned out for the best, mother," said Conrad joyfully, as he sought his mother's presence.