by a dazzling bait as some other things I could mention. Ha! Marguerite,
you seem to take it to yourself. Well, perhaps I mean you, and perhaps I
don't; but come along, Father will think you are lost."

Hirzel said "Good night" to Charlie, and moved off discreetly, leaving
his sister to follow.

"Don't forget Wednesday night, Marguerite; I shall look for your signal
about eight, and if all's well, I'll be round by nine. I will get leave
to stay out later than usual that night."

"Well, Charlie, I won't prevent your coming this once, but my heart
sadly misgives me. I hope nothing will happen to you."

"Don't be foolish, Marguerite, but run away after your brother; he is
looking impatient, and you know this is nicer for me than for him! He is
a brave good lad, worthy of having such a sister as he has. Good bye
till Wednesday. Mind, don't forget the signal. Good night, Hirzel."

"Well! time you said it old fellow," shouted Hirzel, "I have knocked
about all the stones in the neighbourhood with my stick, so was
beginning to be at a loss for employment. Come quickly. Marguerite."

On the way home Marguerite told her brother how Charlie was to come and
see her on Wednesday, and they arranged that Hirzel should stop about
the house so fearful of some violence occurring was Marguerite.