specimen of the--hum--I said that once before. Miss Sallianna, sir, is
the beautiful sister of the respected Scowley."

"And who is here besides, if you please?" said Verty.

"A number of charming young ladies, sir. It is a seminary, sir,--an
abode of science and accomplishments generally, sir;--the delights
of philosophy, sir, take up their chosen dwelling here, and--stop!
there's my soul's idol! Jinks will never have another!"

And Mr. Jinks kissed his hand, and grimaced at a young lady who
appeared at the gate, with a book in her hand.

This young lady was Redbud.




CHAPTER XI.

HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.


Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with
an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in
the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his
sympathy.

Mr. Jinks brushed his clothes, and protested, frowning. Verty did not
hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.