Chapter VII · Riverside Cottage

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

in an admirable manner

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

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From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

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From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

plural of “brat” — a very troublesome child

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

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From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

a loving feeling

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

fulfill sexually

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

deeply religious

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

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From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

many times at short intervals

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

the act of departing

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

for more time

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

not any; not one

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

and nothing more

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

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From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the bank of a river

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

able to see

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clearer sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice’s good opinion, and of being at heart a most consummate knave!

someone who visits

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

accept gladly

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The children, whom he had denominated “ragged brats,” were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed instead with pea-nuts and molasses candy, the doctor going frequently into the by-lanes where they lived, and where they began to expect him almost as much as Alice.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably, and as weeks passed away he showed no signs of weariness in the course he had adopted.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards when she came to know him, and yet he was an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.