CHAP. TII.—GRANGE FARM.

‘Ke DRIVE of half-an-hour now brought them
AK in sight of Grange Farm. Tom, who was
having a swing on the gate of the farmyard, was
the first to catch sight of the chaise as it drove
up the lane leading to the house. He ran to
meet them, and they all alighted; and, while
one of the farm servants led the pony to the
stable, they walked up to the house. Aunt
Mary was at the door, ready to give them a
hearty welcome.

“We have brought you some flowers, Aunt