He stopped before the great gate, and fastened his horses to a post.

He then walked along a road-way, which led in by the end of the house, and presently came to a door, where he stopped and knocked.

A girl came and opened the door.
"Is Mr.Edwards at home ?" "Yes," said the girl.
"Will you ask him to come to the door a minute ?" "You'd better walk in, and I'll speak to him." [Illustration: Jonas stopping at the house of Mr.Edwards.] Jonas stepped into an entry, which was carpeted, and which had a large map, hanging against the wall.

The girl opened a door into a little room, which looked somewhat like Mr.Holiday's study.

There was a great deal of handsome furniture in it, and book-shelves around the walls.