On the subject of religion, captain Willoughby was a little of a martinet; understanding by liberty of conscience, the right of improving by the instruction of those ministers who belonged to the church of England.

" "And what was the principle, in this case, captain Willoughby?" inquired the chaplain, with curiosity.

Bishop Willoughby was a well-known character of the early times.

Captain Willoughby was an Englishman, in the first place; he was an old army- officer, in the next; and he had an only son who was confessedly in open arms against the independence of America.

Major Willoughby was too good a soldier to abandon his post without orders, though bitterly did he regret the facility with which he had consented to accept so inconsiderable a command.

Captain Willoughby was a thoughtful and humane man, and it struck him the animals might now be turned into a field that joined the barn-yard, where there was not only rich pasture, but plenty of sweet running water.

Mrs. Willoughby was woman in all her feelings, habits and nature.

Miss Willoughby was an admirable actress, and Miss Edith was not bad, although she could never get rid of her personality.

Edith Willoughby is the orphan daughter of the late Reverend Mr. Willoughby, curate of Heavy Tree in Warwickshire, I believe; and was specially educated for a first-class governess and teacher.