of him to come, and the play and
the supper of yesterday were all charming, except that Theo had a little
headache this morning.

"I dare say it is better now, mamma," says Miss Hetty.

"Indeed, my dear, it never was of any consequence; and I told mamma so,"
says Miss Theo, with a toss of her head.

Then they fell to talking about Harry. He was very low. He must have
something to do. He was always going to the Military Coffee-House, and
perpetually poring over the King of Prussia's campaigns. It was not fair
upon him, to bid him remain in London, after his deposition, as it were.
He said nothing, but you could see how he regretted his previous useless
life, and felt his present dependence, by the manner in which he avoided
his former haunts and associates. Passing by the guard at St. James's,
with John Lambert, he had said to brother Jack, "Why mayn't I be
a soldier too? I am as tall as yonder fellow, and can kill with a
fowling-piece as well as any man I know. But I can't earn so much as
sixpence a day. I have squandered my own bread, and now I am eating half
my brother's. He is the best of brothers, but so much the more shame
that I should live upon him. Don't tell my brother, Jack Lambert." "And
my boy promised he wouldn't tell," says Mrs. Lambert. No doubt. The
girls were both out of the room when their mother made this speech to
George Warrington. He, for his part, said he had written home to his
mother--that half his little patrimony, the other half likewise, if
wanted, were at Harry's disposal, for purchasing a commission, or for
any other project which might bring him occupation or advancement.

"He has got a good brother, that is sure. Let us hope for good times for
him," sighs the lady.

"The Danes always come pour qui scait attendre," George said, in a low
voice.

"What, you heard that? Ah, George! my Theo is an----Ah! never mind what
she is, George Warrington," cried the pleased mother, with brimful eyes.
"Bah! I am going to make a gaby of myself, as I did at the tragedy."

Now Mr. George had been revolving a fine private scheme, which
he thought might turn to his brother's advantage. After George's
presentation to his Royal Highness at Kensington, more persons than
one, his friend General Lambert included, had told him that the Duke had
inquired regarding him, and had asked why the young man did not come to
his levee. Importunity so august could not but be satisfied. A day was
appointed between Mr.