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"She does not realize what she is saying," added Mr Beaumont "It would be certain death for an unacclirew very pale again She had realized what she was saying, and was capable of the sacrifice; but the nized and appreciated her herois no heed to Beaumont's last remark, Haldane snatched up the daily paper that lay upon the table, and turned hastily to a certain place for a erly: "I can do it if not a moment is wasted The express train for the South leaves in an hour, and it connects with all the through lines Miss Romeyn, please write for me, on your card, an introduction to your cousin, Miss Poland, and I will present it, with the offer of bert, no!" said Mrs Arnot, with strong eh so ill and feeble "I will not perers"

He turned and took her hand in both of his, and said: "Mrs Arnot, there is no ti, and no one shall prevent me" Then he added, in tones and with a look of affection which she never forgot, "Deeply as I regret this sad eency, I would not, for ten tiivesthose you love Besides, as you say, that telegraers, I would obey its unconscious cobert, you are excited; you do not realize what you are saying!" cried the agitated lady

He looked at her steadily for a moment, and then said, in a tone so quiet and firm that it ended all reht to decide upon my own action To you, at least, I never broke o Miss Ro that card? Your aunt is not able to write it"

Hishand: "The bearer is a very dear friend of aunt's How brave and noble a man he is you can learn from the fact that he comes to your aid now In deepest sympathy and love, "LAURA"