_— AND PROSPER.

Arthur required no farther persuasion to
accompany Fanny to the house. Fanny
wished Harry good-bye, and said she hoped
he would let her see the ship again.
Harry promised to do so, and strode off,
whistling.

“What a nice fellow Harry is!’ said
Arthur, trying to walk like him. “I wonder
you don’t like him. He likes you, Fan,
I know.” ,

“Never mind that now,” said Fanny,
though she was ready enough and pleased
enough to believe that Harry was beginning
to be amiable once more.

The drive to Ellesdown was very pleasant.
Arthur had a great deal to say about every
person and thing they passed. He had
taken long walks with Harry, and Frank,
and Charlie; and had his attention called
to the objects which crossed his path.

Charlie was making a collection of insects,
and Arthur began to look out for curious
flies and moths, and creeping things; Frank
was always botanising, or observing the

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