He is very much attached to the old gentleman, and no doubt would remain with him as long as the old man lives.

But I rather think the heirs would have to whistle for him after Moyese was put under ground.

However," concluded Mr.
Ketchum, "they won't have much opportunity to dispute the matter, as he will be a free man, no doubt, before he is forty-eight hours older." A day or two after this, Mr.Moyese entertained all his nephews and nieces at dinner, and each was gratified with some appropriate gift.

The old man sat happily regarding the group that crowded round him, their faces beaming with delight.

The claim for the seat of honour on Uncle Moyese's knee was clamorously disputed, and the old gentleman was endeavouring to settle it to the satisfaction of all parties, when a servant entered, and delivered a portentous-looking document, tied with red tape.