vernor has requested me to take up my abode at Government House, I
beg you will consider it at your service. You will find better
accommodation there than in lodgings, and it will save you considerable
expense."

"We need look no further, Mrs. Campbell," said Mr. Farquhar.

Mrs. Campbell expressed her acknowledgments to Captain Lumley, and
returned on board with this pleasing intelligence.

"Oh, Alfred, how much we are indebted to you, my dear boy," said Mrs.
Campbell.

"To me, mother?--to Captain Lumley, I should rather think."

"Yes, to Captain Lumley, I grant; but still it has been your good
conduct when under his command which has made him attached to you; and
it is to that we owe his acquaintance, and all the kindness we have
received from him."

The next day the family disembarked and took possession of the Admiralty
House. Mr. Farquhar procured them a female servant, who, with a man and
his wife left in charge of the house, supplied all the attendance they
required. Mrs. Campbell settled with Captain Wilson, who very generously
refused to take any money for Alfred's passage, as he had not remained
on board of the London Merchant: promising, however, to accept their
invitation to come to them whenever he could find leisure, he took leave
of them for the present, and they were left alone in their new
residence.

In a few days the Campbells found themselves comfortably settled in the
Admiralty House, but they had no intention of remaining there longer
than was necessary; as, notwithstanding the accommodation, their
residence at Quebec was attended with expense, and Mr. Campbell was
aware that he had no money to throw away.

On the fourth day after their landing Captain Lumley called to take
leave; but the day previous he had introduced them to the Governor, who
returned Mr. Campbell's call, and appeared to be much interested in
their welfare, owing of course to the representations of Captain Lumley.
It was not, therefore, surprising that they should part with regret from
one who had proved himself such a kind friend; and many were the
expressions of gratitude which were made by the whole party. Captain
Lumley shook hands with them all; and, assuring Alfred that he would not
lose sight of his interests, wished them every success, and left the
house. An hour afterward the Portsmouth was under weigh, and running out
with a fine breeze.

On the following day the Governor requested Mr. Campbell would call upon