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Morris paused aof the time when Katy ca if it were best to repeat the incidents of that night It was not, he finally concluded It would be better for Katy to tell it herself, and so he added at last: "What I have borne has told upon me terribly My people say I work too hard, but they look only on the surface--they have never seen that inner chamber of my heart, where only you have been fully admitted Even Helen knows not half what's there, but I felt that it was due to you, and so have told you all, asking that no shadow of censure shall fall on Katy, ould be greatly shocked to knohat you kno"

Morris' manner was that of a man who spoke with perfect sincerity, and it carried conviction to Wilford's heart, disarer and resent upon the good i his hand to Morris, he said: "You have done nobly, Dr Grant, I believe in your religion now Forgive me that I ever doubted it I exonerate you fro then all he said, and feeling only respect for the man who had confessed his love for Katy After what had passed, Morris felt that it would be pleasanter for Wilford if he were gone, and after a ti to Silverton at once, inaser There was a struggle in Wilford's estion It would not be pleasant to see Morris there now, for though he had said he forgave hi of disquiet at his heart, and he at last signified his willingness for hiht best

It was broad day when Katy awoke, so weak as to be unable to turn her head upon the pillow, but in her eyes the light of reason was shining, and she glanced wonderingly, first at Helen, at herto comprehend what had happened

"Have I been sick?" she asked in a whisper, and Wilford, bending over her, replied: "Yes, darling, very sick for nearly thole weeks--ever since I left ho, you know"

"Yes," and Katy shivered a little "Yes, I know But where is Morris? He was here the last I can remember"