I don't believe he is either; what does it mean ?" and as there was still silence, he became so certain that Grand would fain ask some more questions but did not like to do so, that he said, in a careless tone, "That was all the children told us;" and thereupon, being satisfied and willing to change the subject, as Brandon thought, the old man said,-- "Does my brother dine at home to-day, St.George ?" "Yes, uncle; shall I tell him you will come over to dinner ?" "Well, my dear fellow, if you are sure it will be convenient to have me--it is a good while since I saw him--so you may." "He will be delighted; shall I tell him you will stay the night ?" "Yes." "Well done, father," said John, looking up.

"I am glad you are getting over the notion that you cannot sleep away from home.

I'll come over to breakfast, St.George, and drive my father in." "Do," said Brandon, taking his leave; and as he walked to the railway that was to take him home, he could not help still pondering on the effect produced by the mention of the ghost.

He little supposed, however, that the ghost was at the bottom of this visit to his stepfather; but it was..