"An' in the devil of a 'urry, 'cordin' to the child what brought it.

But, as I said to mother, where's the sense in sendin' messages by children ?" "Children ?" "There was two on 'em--a boy an' a girl--" "Ah!" interrupted Dr.Glasson.

"Describe them, please." The lad scratched his head.
"Mother took the message.

I was indoors, havin' tea, an' didn' see more 'n a glimpse.

But here comes father," he added briskly, as again wheels were heard on the road, and old Holly drove into the yard with his belated wagon.
"You must admit, sir," said Dr.Glasson, addressing Mr.Gavel, "that circumstances are beginning to look too strong for you." "Oh, to--with circumstances!" retorted Mr.Gavel.