I looked at my companion, to see what he thought of the matter; and noted that there was only puzzlement in his face; and then, as I watched his features, an expression of comprehension crept over them, and he nodded his head.

Fifteen years ago I was over on Tupper's Lake, shantyin' on the high bank above the rocks, just at the outlet, fishin' and huntin', and layin' around loose, in a promiscuous way, all alone by myself, havin' nobody along but the old black dog that you," appealing to Hank Wood, who nodded assent, remember.

" "I would, Skim," advised Peggy, nodding approval.

I knew a greater, once, methinks!" "Aye," nodded Beltane, "there was him men called 'Beltane the Strong.'

Drink, sir,the consolation of bottles, and" "Exactly!" nodded Bellew.

She nodded her thanks, but refused the proffered assistance.

"Right!" nodded Dave.

Ripening in the dog-star's ray, Some, too early mown, doth lay; Some in graceful shocks doth stand Nodding farewell to the land That did give it life and birth; Some is borne, with shout and mirth, Drooping o'er the groaning wain.

Rocks and castles towering high; Hills and dales, and streams and fields; And knights in armor riding by, With nodding plumes and shining shields.

Then he nodded his satisfaction.

" "Lord, 'tis what they call a Pardoner, that dealeth in relics, mouldy bones and the like, see you, whereby they do pretend to divers miracles and wonders" "Verily, verily," nodded the little man placidly, "I have here in my wallet a twig from Moses' burning bush, with the great toe of Thomas a' Didymus, the thumb of the blessed Saint Alban" "Ha, rogue!"

" I nodded my agreement.

Is he with Mon?" Marcos nodded an affirmative, and, turning, descended the stairs.

He plainly recognized her at once, and nodded a cheerful greeting.

Another Indian then approached the Sachem, and again whispered to him some words that gave him evident satisfaction, for he smiled grimly, and displayed his fine row of ivory teeth for a moment, as he nodded approbation to the messenger.

" The lads nodded their understanding and von Ludwig signalled Harris to follow him.

"Aye, for sure!" nodded Adam, "but farmin' ain't what it was in my young days!"

"Ah!" nodded the Waggoner again, beginning to roll down his sleeves, "suppose we do; I aren't above giving a lift to a chap as can use 'is fists,not even if 'e is a vagrant, and a uncommon dusty one at that;so, if you're in the same mind about it, up you get,but no more furrin curses, mind!"

De Chauxville nodded acquiescence through the tobacco smoke.

"The very first thing he will say will be that 'it is a very fine day,'" nodded Miss Priscilla, stitching away faster than ever, "and the next, that 'the peaches are doing remarkably well,'now mark my words, Mr. Bellew."

" "Yes, I do," nodded Darrin.

" Simmonds nodded, and glanced inquiringly about the room; but Godfrey's eyes, I noticed, were on the face of the dead man.

" Her lips moved, but no sound came from them, so she nodded a second time.

" "I know," nodded Racey, soberly, "but you want to remember his giving old Dale whiskey ain't the particular cow we're after.

" "Dog in the manger, so to speak," nodded Mr. Tutt.