Making the best of his way to Wood-street, he entered the hutch, and placing a little straw in one corner for Bell, threw himself on a bench and dropped asleep.

At six o'clock he was awakened by the barking of the dog, and opening the door beheld Dallison.

The grocer was at the window above, and about to let down a basket of provisions to them.

To Leonard's eager inquiries after Amabel, Mr.Bloundel replied by a melancholy shake of the head, and soon afterwards withdrew.

With a sad heart, the apprentice then broke his fast,--not forgetting at the same time the wants of his little companion,--and finding he was not required by his master, he proceeded to Doctor Hodges' residence.