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Rh see you, and not care for the company of Isabel or me," said Allan.

"Oh! she is not at all like Mrs. Hammond— the frankest, liveliest person possible. She said she should be delighted to see you all," said Mr. Lufton, eagerly.

"Then by leaving a long stretch for the third day we can manage it," said Allan.

"But what of the work we have to do for you," said Mr. Twy'ford, "if you go away and leave us?"

"You know what I want done. Mr. Prince will show you the best views; but be sure not to take anything unless the weather is favourable. You can have my horses, and ride about the country, and if you like to take a run to Branxholm you can do some work there for Mr. Lindsay before I return, which will be in the course of a wee," said Mr. Lufton.

"I wish we were at home to direct where the views should be taken," said Allan; "but I will note down the aspects that you think best, Amy."

"And if there is no chance of your being at home," said Mr. Twyford, "I should like to take a vignette of Miss Staunton to-morrow morning."

"Certainly," said Allan; "the face is too small