ave no reason for
being specially anxious that he should be in Parliament.
I don't care two straws about the glory of the Vavasor
family. If I had never done anything for myself, the
Vavasors would have done very little for me. I don't care
much about what you call 'blood.' I like those who like
me, and whom I know. I am very fond of you, and because
you have been good to me I would give you a thousand
pounds if you wanted it for yourself; but I don't see why
I am to give my money to those I don't know. If it is
necessary to tell my nephew of this, pray tell him that I
mean no offence.

Your friend C. is still waiting--waiting--waiting,
patiently; but his patience may be exhausted.

Your affectionate aunt,

ARABELLA GREENOW.

"Of course she won't," said George, as he threw back the letter to
his sister. "Why should she?"

"I had hoped she would," said Kate.

"Why should she? What did I ever do for her? She is a sensible woman.
Who is your friend C., and why is he waiting patiently?"

"He is a man who would be glad to marry her for her money, if she
would take him."

"Then what does she mean by his patience being exhausted?"

"It is her folly. She chooses to pretend to think that the man is a
lover of mine."

"Has he got any money?"

"Yes; lots of money--or money's worth."

"And what is his name?"

"His name is Cheesacre. But pray don't trouble yourself to talk about
him."

"If he wants to marry you, and has plenty of money, why shouldn't you
take him?"

"Good heavens, George! In the first place he does not want to marry
me. In the next place all his heart is in his farmyard."

"And a very good place to have it," said George.

"Undoubtedly. But, really, you must not trouble yourself to talk
about him."

"Only this,--that I should be very glad to see you well married."

"Should you?" said she, thinking of her close attachment to himself.

"And now, about the money," said George. "You must write to Alice at
once."--"Oh, George!"

"Of course you must; you have promised. Indeed, it would have been
much wiser if you had taken me at my word, and done it at once."--"I
cannot do it."

Then the scar on his face opened itself, and his sister stood before
him in fear and trembling. "Do you mean to tell me," said he, "that
you will go back from your word, and deceive me;--that after having
kept me here by this promise, you will not do what you have said