He had thought of the sweetest words to greet her with, he had imagined
that he might find it possible to take her in his arms and kiss his
welcome from her lips. But in spite of her evident gladness, something in
her manner restrained him; also, there was Christie Buchan, and half a
dozen other women watching them. So what he said and did, was only to hold
out his hand, and ask, "Are you well, Maggie? Are you glad to see me?"

"Weel, and right happy, sir."

"And David?"

"He is weel and happy too, sir. He likes the early hours for study, and I
aye try to tak' a walk and let him hae the house place quiet, and to
himsel'."

"He should have used my room. Students are tyrants, Maggie, if you give in
to them, they will stop the clock and make you breathe with your fingers
on your lips."

Smiling, she opened the door and said, "Step inside, sir; there's nae foot
welcomer."

"I thocht you wad come! I said you wad come!" cried David joyfully. "Noo
I'm the proudest man in Fife! Maggie, let us hae some tea, and a kippered
herring, and toast the oat cake crisp. I'll no call the king my cousin
to-day! Mr. Campbell, you are just the answer to my heart's desire."

"Thank you, David. It is pleasant to be made so much of"--and he opened
the door of his room, and cried out, "O how nice it is, Maggie! I will