He spoke in short sentences, and with visible effort.

"I will behave better," replied he.

"Never fear me! Your admonitions shall not be thrown away upon me." Mr.Clare adverted to another subject.

"I have made you my executor; you will not refuse me this last office of friendship.

It is but a short time that I have had the happiness of knowing you; but in that short time I have examined you well, and seen you thoroughly.