lson to look out for lodgings, and present the letters of introduction
which he had received for some Quebec merchants. As they were looking
for lodgings in company with a Mr Farquhar, who had kindly volunteered
to assist them, they met Captain Lumley on his return from the Governor.

"I am glad to have met you, Mrs Campbell," said Captain Lumley; "I
found, on paying my respects to the Governor, that there is what they
call the Admiralty House here, which is kept furnished by Government for
the senior officers of his Majesty's ships. It is at my disposal; and
as the Governor has requested me to take up my abode at Government
House, I beg you will consider it at your service. You will find better
accommodation there than, in lodgings, and it will save you considerable
expense."

"We need look no further, Mrs Campbell," said Mr Farquhar.

Mrs Campbell expressed her acknowledgments to Captain Lumley, and
returned on board with this pleasing intelligence.

"Oh, Alfred, how much we are indebted to you, my dear boy," said Mrs
Campbell.

"To me, mother?--to Captain Lumley, I should rather think."

"Yes, to Captain Lumley, I grant; but still it has been your good
conduct when under his command which has made him attached to you; and
it is to that we owe his acquaintance, and all the kindness we have
received from him."

The next day the family disembarked and took possession of the Admiralty
house. Mr Farquhar procured them a female servant, who, with a man and
his wife left in charge of the house, supplied all the attendance they
required.

Mrs Campbell settled with Captain Wilson, who very generously refused
to take any money for Alfred's passage, as he had not remained on board
of the _London Merchant_: promising, however, to accept their invitation
to come to them whenever he could find leisure, he took leave of them
for the present, and they were left alone in their new residence.

In a few days the Campbells found themselves comfortably settled in the
Admiralty House, but they had no intention of remaining there longer
than was necessary; as, notwithstanding the accommodation, their
residence at Quebec was attended with expense, and Mr Campbell was
aware that he had no money to throw away.

On the fourth day after their landing Captain Lumley called to take
leave; but the day previous he had introduced them to the Governor, who
returned Mr Campbell's call, and appeared to be much interested in
their welfar