do very well, if he be properly taken care of; and to help us to get what
was necessary, he was so kind as to give us half a crown out of his own
pocket; God bless him for his goodness to poor distressed creatures as we
are! He has seen him every day since; and I am sure I do not know what
David and I can ever do to shew our gratitude towards him."

"Now," cried Tom, "Miss Helen, what do you think of Colly? Did I not tell
the truth?" "Yes, my dear, I think you meant to do so; but my mamma always
bids me be sure to be very particular how I express myself when I am
relating a story, for fear of being misunderstood; and if you had said
Colly barked to let your mother know that your father was hurt, then I
should have understood you better, and not have suspected you of an
untruth, which I am very sorry for having done. I think Colly deserving to
be loved very much, by every body that hears the story. I will tell it to
papa and mamma; and I am sure they will admire Colly's sagacity and
affection for his master."

Mr. Martin now made his appearance at the door of the cottage, and called
to John to make haste and get the pony ready, as he thought they would
have time to go up the river, as far as Craigie Hall, one of the oldest
family seats in Eskdale. The gardener had promised to give him some
curious flower seeds, and the time was now come for saving them. He
therefore, took leave of Mrs. Little; Helen shook hands with Tom, and bade
him be sure to remember his promise of coming to the Manse to see her.
"That I will," cried Tom, "and bring my chicken with me whenever it is big
enough to leave its mother, if mammy will give me permission."--