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 upon his heel, when he overheard the latter say, in a low voice, to Ellis, "Suppose we two go up stairs to your room, to have our talk, my dear; for I don't see what we get by staying down with the quality, only to be made game of."

Highly provoked, yet haughtily smiling, "I see," said the Baronet, "for whose interest I am to apply, if I wish for the honour of a private audience!"

"Well, if you do," said Mr. Tedman, muttering between his teeth, "it's only a sign Miss knows I would not misbehave myself."

Sir Lyell, now, not able to keep his countenance, went to the other end of the shop; and pitched upon the prettiest and youngest of Miss Matson's work-women, to ask some advice relative to his cravats.

Mr. Tedman, in doubt whether this retreat were the effect of contempt, or of being worsted, whispered to Ellis, "One knows nothing of life, as one may say, without coming among the quality!