Give him my fare-wells.' And he went off, quite aware, both from his knowledge of the family and of the Squire's recent actions, that there were storms brewing in the old house, but on the whole thinking more of the new secretary than of his old friends.

A charming woman!--most capable! For the first time he might get some attention paid to the village people.

That child with the shocking bow-legs.

Poor little Pamela had tried to do her best.

But this woman would see to it; she knew how to get things done.
Meanwhile, as the rest of the party dispersed, Forest brought a message to Elizabeth.