Some allowance must be made for her." "I will make none," rejoined Bloundel, austerely.

"She has been taught to resist temptation in whatever guise it may present itself; and if the principles I have endeavoured to implant within her breast had found lodgment there, she _would_ have resisted it.

I am deeply grieved to find this is not the case, and that she must trust to others for protection, when she ought to be able to defend herself." The subject was not further discussed, and the grocer and his wife shortly afterwards retired to rest.
On the following morning, Bloundel remarked to the apprentice as they stood together in the shop, "Leonard, you are aware I am about to shut up my house.

Before doing so, I must make certain needful arrangements.
I will not disguise from you that I should prefer your remaining with me, but at the same time I beg you distinctly to understand that I will not detain you against your will.

Your articles are within two months of expiring; and, if you desire it, I will deliver them to you to-morrow, and release you from the rest of your time." "I do not desire it, sir," replied Leonard; "I will remain as long as I can be serviceable to you." "Take time for reflection," rejoined his master, kindly.