I don't collect orphans, for my part," said Mr. Hucks with a glance around.

" "That's all very well," said Mr. Hucks after a few moments' thought.

But when the Major tried to draw Hucks into speaking of his past history and of Captain Wegg's singular life and death, the old fellow became reserved at once and evaded the inquiries most skillfully.

And now this way, missie, if you'll do me the honour!" Tilda called to 'Dolph, and the pair followed Mr. Hucks to the Counting House, where, as he turned up the lamp, he told the child to find herself a seat.