Everything is far better at home; things are better arranged, and the amusements are a great deal better.

Do write to us to come home directly; and tell me too that you have done what I ask about the letter to papa.

Best love, dearest aunty, From your loving nephew, OSCAR.
The letter was folded in haste, and the address quickly added; and the writer ran with all his might to the post-office, a short distance from the house.

He had to hurry, for it was nearly supper-time.

As he came tearing along into the court-yard at Rosemount, on his return, he started back; for there stood one of the men in uniform, with the deserted banner in his hand.