ances
which she made to him, perceiving clearly in his heart that she was a
rival in his master's affection. He had at last, however, the good
sense to accept the situation; but to the end of his life, which was a
long one, he never accorded her more than toleration, keeping all the
affection of his great heart for his master, although in his old years
he took to his master's children, and endured patiently, if not
cordially, the affection which they bestowed upon him.

Frank sits in Parliament at present, as member for the county in which
the broad estates which came to him with his wife are situated. It was
rather a disappointment to her that he did not distinguish himself
greatly in Parliament, but he was fonder of the country life of an
English gentleman than of the squabbles at Westminster. He can always be
depended upon to vote with his party, and he occasionally makes vigorous
and indignant attacks against any policy which he believes to be
lowering the prestige and position of his country; but, except upon
occasions when subjects of national interest are being discussed, he is
seldom to be found in the house, and his wife is now well content with
his reputation as one of the best masters of fox-hounds, one of the best
landlords, and one of the most popular country gentlemen in England.

Captain Bayley died but ten years ago, at a great age, and his grandson,
long since able to dispense with his crutches, is one of the most
prominent members in the House of Commons. He could, had he chosen, have
long since had a place in the Ministry, but he declined, as it would
have taken too much of his time from the favourite subject which
occupies the chief part of his thoughts and life, namely the effort to
ameliorate the condition of the poorer classes in the great towns.

Evan Holl is a distinguished engineer. The business of John Holl, Dust
Contractor, is still carried on under that name by the children of John
and Sarah, who died within a few days of each other, some twenty years
since, full of happiness and contentment.

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