Can you see my har ?" Having been assured that it was in a presentable condition, Jim walked boldly up to the door and knocked.

Having been admitted by the same girl who had received him before, there was no need to announce his name.
Both men went into the little parlor of the house, and the girl in great glee ran upstairs to inform Miss Butterworth that there were two men and a dog in waiting, who wished to see her.

Miss Butterworth came down from busy work, like one in a hurry, and was met by Jim with extended hand, and the gladdest smile that ever illuminated a human face.
"How fare ye, little woman ?" said he.

"I'm glad to see ye--gladder nor I can tell ye." There was something in the greeting so hearty, so warm and tender and full of faith, that Miss Butterworth was touched.

Up to that moment he had made no impression upon her heart, and, quite to her surprise, she found that she was glad to see him.