You needn't ask it, old man, for I promise." "I've nothing to leave him," said Captain Forrester, "except my sword and this watch--" "And the good name of a gallant soldier.

I will, if it is left to me to do it, take the boy all three." "Thanks, Atherton.

You know that I would do the same by you, old fellow." "You may have the chance.

That girl of mine, you know," added the major, with a tremble in his voice, "would have what little I have saved, which is not much.

She's a good girl, but she would need a protector if I was not there." "She shall have it," said his friend.
"I'm not sure that she's happy at Wildtree," continued the father, with a smile, "despite the dog and his master.