But, upon my word, Squire, he is the most doggedly persistent fellow I have ever had to teach and I handled many boys when I was younger.

I can take care of my side of the boy." "He can skate, James," said Mrs.Ann.
"Yes, so I hear.

I suppose that under Leila's care and a good out-of-door life he will drop his girl-ways--but--" "But what, James ?" "Oh! he has been taught that there is no shame in failure, no disgrace in being afraid." "How do you know he is afraid, my dear James ?" "Oh! I know." Leila's unwillingness to talk had given him some suspicion of the truth.

"Well, we shall see.

He needs some rough boy-company.