a world like this, where external
appearance is taken as the exponent of what is beneath it.

Jemmy, by the advice of his friend, now waited upon the Bishop, who was
much surprised at the uncommon turn of fortune which had taken place in
his favor. He also expressed his willingness to help him forward, as far
as lay in his power, towards the attainment of his wishes. In order to
place the boy directly under suitable patronage, Mr. O'Brien suggested
that the choice of the school should be left to the Bishop. This,
perhaps, mattered him a little, for who is without his weaknesses? A
school near the metropolis was accordingly fixed upon, to which Jemmy,
now furnished with a handsome outfit, was accordingly sent. There we
will leave him, reading with eagerness and assiduity, whilst we return
to look after Colonel B. and his agent.

One morning after James's departure, the Colonel's servant waited upon
Mr. O'Brien with a note from his master, intimating a wish to see him.
He lost no time in waiting upon that gentleman, who was then preparing
to visit the estate which he had so long neglected.

"I am going," said he, "to see how my agent, Yellow Sam, as they call
him, and my tenants agree. It is my determination, Mr. O'Brien, to
investigate the circumstances attending the removal of our protege's
father. I shall, moreover, look closely into the state and feelings of
my tenants in general. It is probable I shall visit many of them, and
certain that I will inquire into the character of this man."

"It is better late than never, Colonel; but still, though I am a friend
to the people, yet I would recommend you to be guided by great caution,
and the evidence of respectable and disinterested men only. You must
not certainly entertain all the complaints you may hear, without clear
proof, for I regret to say, that too many of the idle and political
portion of the peasantry are apt to throw the blame of their own folly
and ignorance--yes, and of their crimes, also--upon those who in no
way have occasioned either their poverty or their wickedness. They are
frequently apt to consider themselves oppressed, if concessions are not
made, to which they, as idle and indolent men, who neglected their own
business, have no fair claim. Bear this in mind, Colonel--be cool,
use discrimination, take your proofs from others besides the parties
concerned, or their friends, and, depend upon it, you will arrive at the
truth.".

"O'Brien, you woul