Henry was just
leaving her at Lugur's house door."
"Where do they live?"
"In Byle's cottage at the top of the Brow."
"That was quite out of your way, Jonathan."
"I know it was. I took that road on purpose. I guessed the little woman
was out with Mr. Henry, because she knew between ten and eleven o'clock
her father was safe in t' schoolroom. Well, I saw Mr. Henry leave her at
her own door, and though I doan't believe one-half that I hear, I can
trust my own eyes even if I hevn't my spectacles on. And I doan't bother
my head about other men's daughters and sweethearts, but Mr. Henry is a
bit different. I loved and served his father. I love and serve his
brother, and t' young man himself is very easy to love."
John was silent, and Jonathan continued, "I knew I was interfering,
but--"
"You were doing your duty. I would thank you for it, but a man that
serves Duty gets his wages in the service--and is satisfied."
Jonathan only nodded his head in assent, but there was the pleasant
light of accepted favor on his face and he really felt much relieved
when John added, "I will have a talk with my brother when he comes home
about the Naylors and Miss Lugur.
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