The breakfast-hour was usually a 
cheerful and pleasant season at Mr. 
Vernon’s. It was only for a few days 
more, that Henry was to enjoy, for the 
present, this and other social hours with 
his family. The holidays passed quick¬ 
ly away, and the affectionate and ki nit- 
hearted boy parted from his family 
with sorrow. The following week, he 
received with great delight the fitfit of 
the promised letters from Mr. Vernon. 
