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'No;--I could not do that But I have told you, and you can say it for o hohter would not believe hiirl she probably would believe And though Melht that there was ood than evil to be expected from the proposed interview 'Oh, you shall see her,' he said 'I don't suppose she's such a fool as to try that kind of thing again' Then the door in Bruton Street was opened, and Hetta, repenting her mission, found herself almost pushed into the hall She was bidden to follow Mel-roo time Then the door was slowly opened and Marie crept into the rooood of you! I do so love you for co to me! You said you would lovedown by the stranger, took her hand and encircled her waist

'Mr Melmotte has told you why I have come'

'Yes;--that is, I don't know I never believe what papa says to me' To poor Hetta such an announceers drawn He thinks I ought to do just what he tells ree to that;--would you?' Hetta had not come there to preach disobedience, but could not fail to remember at the moment that she was not disposed to obey her mother in an affair of the sae was to be conveyed in three words, and when those were told, there was nothing more to be said 'It e, Miss Carbury?' Hetta nodded her head 'Is that all?'

'What ht you told ht to do so I gave hiht back the answer My brother, you know, has no inco at all'

'But I have,' said Marie with eagerness

'But your father--'

'It does not depend upon papa If papa treats ive it to my husband I know I can If I can venture, cannot he?'