When you become calmer, I would recommend you to think seriously of Leonard Holt." At this moment, a tap was heard at the door, and opening it, the doctor beheld the person in question.
"What is the matter ?" cried Hodges.

"I hope nothing is amiss." "Nothing whatever," replied Leonard, "but my master wishes to see you before you leave the house." "I will go to him at once," replied the doctor.

"Good day, Mrs.
Bloundel.

Take care of your daughter, and I hope she will take care of herself.

We have been talking about you, young man," he added in a low tone to the apprentice, "and I have recommended you as a husband to Amabel." "There was a time, sir," rejoined Leonard, in a tone of deep emotion, "when I hoped it might be so, but that time is past." "No such thing," replied the doctor.