130 ARDENMOHR. 



Burmah ! Dick has more mischief in him than a 

 hundred of "they glowerin' black craters," as 

 Janet calls them. But, luckily, Janet does not 

 think so, and Burmah is permitted to pursue the 

 quiet mysteries of his cuisine unmolested. 



In the gloamin we had coffee outside, as it was 

 warm ; and Ward having remarked how nice he 

 found the Highland people, and how ready they 

 always were to oblige without the least appearance 

 of cringing or doing a favour 



" Yes," said Major Duncan, " I always find the 

 Highlanders the same. The truth is, all the Celtic 

 races are quick and self-possessed ; one seldom comes 

 across a loutish' Frenchman or Highlander. The 

 Queen takes much to the Highland people." 



"Indeed she does; and it is pleasant to read in 

 her journal of her kindly and humorous dealings 

 with the very humblest." 



"Yes, Hope; and her Majesty (God bless her!) 

 has sense and heart to prefer the real pleasure 

 apparent in their services to that mere deference 

 which high station always commands ; besides, the 

 natural tact and loyalty of the Celt make fami- 

 liarity pleasant and safe." 



"Quite true; but there is no taint of tyrant or 



