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portion of the new section of the bog—that there was
very little left to do now, in so far as the bog was
concerned ; and he descanted on the richness and the
fine position of Mnrdock's new farm.
"It makes me angry," said he, "to think that that
hnman-shaped wolf should get hold of such a lovely
spot, and oust such a good fellow as the man whom
he has robbed— yes ! it is robbery, and nothing short
of it. I feel something like a criminal myself for work-
ing for such a wretch at all."
"Never mind, old chap," said I; "you can't help it.
Whatever he may have done wrong, you have had
neither act nor part in it. It will all come right in
time ! " In my present state of mind I could not imagine
that there was, or could be, anything in the world that
would not come all right in time.
We strolled into the street, and met Andy, who imme-
diately hurried up to me :
" G-ood evenin', yer 'an'r ! An' did ye give me instruc-
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tions to me father ?
"I did, Andy; and he asked me to tell you that all
shall be done exactly as you wish."
"Thank yer 'an'r." He turned away, and my heart
rejoiced, for I thought I would be free from his badinage
but he turned and came back, and asked with a servility
which I felt to be hypocritical and assumed :
"Any luck, yer 'an'r, wid bogs to-day?" I know I
got red as I answered him:
. " Oh, I don't know ! Yes ! a little—not much."