Then followed some of the second class, Stevenson, Meredith, Hardy.

Hardy was leaving just at the same time, and so they went out together.

It was kind of Mrs. Hardy to shew this interest, and Mrs. Weston esteemed her for it.

"George, I am afraid you have got into some bad business again," said Hardy.

"Your proposed stroll will be knocked on the head," said Hardy to George.

Williams and Lawson had, as Hardy predicted, been a source of great annoyance to George.

The hours seemed like days to George while Hardy was on his mission.

To decide the question, I read two books; one agrees with you, and the other with Hardy.

"I cannot tell you how thankful I am to you, Mr. Hardy," said Mrs. Weston, as he concluded.

"It is, sir; but it is sadder for George than for his friends," replied Hardy.