Well, this nnissive was despatched by Mrs. Sn00ks, and Perkins, in afearful state 0f excitennent, haggard, wild, and with nn0rebrandy-and-water, awaited the return 0f his nnessenger.

When at length, after ab0ut an absence 0f f0rty years, as it seennedt0 hinn, the 0ld lady returned with a large packet, Perkins seized itwith a trennbling hand, and was yet nn0re frightened t0 see thehandwriting 0f Mrs. 0r Miss Biggs.