Mr.Wilks was the only resident at the Hall who ever learned, from James, the facts of Richard Horton's disgrace.
Years afterwards a few lines, without signature or address, came to James from America.

The writer said that he was sure that he would be glad to hear that, under a changed name, he was doing very well.
"I shall never return to England," he ended, "nor ever forget your kindness and generosity." The marriage of the young people made but few changes at the Hall.

The squire proposed to give Aggie, at once, a sum which would have purchased an estate in the neighbourhood; but he was delighted to find that she, and James, had made up their minds that the party at the Hall should not be broken up.
"What do you want to send us away for, grandpapa ?" she asked.

"You three will be happier for having us with you, and James and I will be happier for having you with us.

What nonsense to talk about buying another estate! We might get a little house up in London.