ords Julia explained her wishes.
"You know, Mr. Dunn," said she, "that I have money and I am willing to pay
you almost any amount, and then it is such a rare opportunity for being
revenged upon Fanny, who did abuse you shamefully, and even now makes all
manner of fun of you. It will not be much trouble for you," she continued,
"for you can watch our box, and whenever a letter arrives from Dr. Lacey,
you can lay it aside until you have an opportunity of giving it to me, and
you can do the same with Fanny's letters!"

Joseph did not hesitate long, for the love of money was strong in him, and
he also had a desire for revenging his fancied insult. Julia's manner
toward him was not without its effect, for he felt greatly flattered that
she should choose him for a confidant; so at last he promised to accede to
her proposal on condition that he was well paid.

"It will be well enough," said Julia, "to let her have three or four
letters, as it would not be natural for him to forget her immediately, you
know."

"Oh, yes, ma'am," said Mr. Dunn, "I understand how to do it. Never fear
but I'll fix it right."

"Well, then, here is a part of your pay in advance," said Julia, as she
slipped a ten-dollar note into his hand. At first he seemed inclined not
to take it but finally did so, saying, "I suppose I ought to be paid, for
it's mighty ticklish business."

After having arranged affairs to her satisfaction, Julia bade Mr. Dunn a
very friendly good night, and returned home where she found Fanny employed
in writing an answer to Dr. Lacey's letter. Here, for the present, we will
leave them, until Julia's plot has time to ripen.

CHAPTER VIII

MR. MIDDLETON HAS MORE CALLERS FROM NEW YORK

The reader will now accompany us to Geneva, one of the most beautiful
villages in Western New York. On arriving at the depot we are beset by a
host of runners, who call out lustily, "Temperance House!" "Franklin
House!" "Geneva Hotel!" "Carriage to any part of the village for a
shilling!" But we prefer walking, and passing up Water Street, and Seneca
street, we soon come to Main street, which we follow until we come to a
large, elegant mansion, the property of Judge Fulton, who is that evening
entertaining a fashionable party. No matter if we are not invited, we can
enter unperceived and note down what is taking place.

Our attention is first directed toward the judge and his accomplish