s to say that I will be with her on such a
day. I cannot disappoint her, and, I tell you more, that, without I
possess her, the possession of the title and estates will give me very
little pleasure."

"Sir," replied he, making a bow, "I honour your sentiments, and she
must be a worthy lady who can inspire such feelings. I only hope that
you will not remain too long at Liverpool, as London is expensive, and
I am anxious to return to Cumberland."

I then wished the gentleman farewell, and went home to my lodgings. I
had given him my address in case he wanted to see me before my
departure.

The next day I received a letter from Philip inclosing the one written
to him by this gentleman, whose name was Campbell, and who was a
lawyer. Philip told me what reply he had made to him, and
congratulated me on my accession to the title and estates. Almost an
hour afterwards Mr. Campbell called upon me with Philip's letter,
which he declared to be highly satisfactory, and sufficient in any
court of justice.

"But," said he, "I would wish to ask you a few particulars."

"And I also would wish to make a few inquiries, Mr. Campbell. I have
heard your name in my youth, although I cannot recollect ever having
seen you."

"I was the confidential adviser of your father at one time, Sir,"
replied he, "but latterly all intercourse had ceased; it was not until
he was on his death-bed, and fully repented the foolish step which he
had taken, and the injustice he had been guilty of, that he sent for
me, much to the annoyance of Lady Musgrave, who would have prevented
me from coming into the house even when I arrived, had it not been for
the servants, who disobeyed her."

"And my sisters, Sir, Janet and Mabel?"

"Are both well, and have grown up very fine girls. Your father
destroyed the deed by which Lady Musgrave was to have had a large
jointure upon the estate, and she is now entirely dependent upon you
for what she may receive. When do you expect to be able to come up
from Liverpool?"

"I can hardly say, but of course as soon as I can."

"Well, Sir, my own affairs will require my presence in the metropolis
for a month. In the meantime, although I should have preferred to have
gone down with you to Faristone Hall, and have at once put you in
possession, yet affairs may remain as they are (for every thing is
under seal, and Lady Musgrave has been compelled to remove), till it
suits your convenience. I shall, however, write to let t