"So you've come back," the squire said to him.
[Illustration: "So you've come back, have you?" said the Squire.]
"Yes, sir;--I've come back, like the prodigal son in the parable."
"The prodigal son was contrite. I hope you are so."
"Pretty well for that, sir. I'm sorry there has been any quarrel, and all that, you know."

"So you've come back," the squire said to him.
"Yes, sir; like the prodigal son in the parable."
"The prodigal son was contrite. I hope you are."
"Pretty well, sir. I'm sorry there has been any quarrel, and all that, you know."
