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Too, they pro was to be had, to co ild and wilful, and needed chiding, pro to read us lessons merited

And there was a ponderous letter fro hie at Butler's perfidy and insolence, and utter disgust with h, that he would rather see his kinswoman wedded to twenty rebels than to one Butler With which he sla with a complaint to heaven that the world had used him so shabbily at such a ti the tenderest of heart; but I h ere the quick tears dried in her eyes, and she had written him the loveliest of letters in reply, which was already on its journey northward

Writing to my father and mother of the happy news, I had not as yet received their approbation, yet kneould coh Elsin was a little anxious when I spoke so confidently

Yet one reatest happiness of all arrived; for that inia, a little packet caether, we found a olden oval, on which we read, inscribed: "With great esteeton"

So, was it wonderful that I, sitting there, should listen, s?

Never had sunshine on the gilded meadows lain so softly, never so pure and soft the aroether, often pausing to look upon the beauty of the sky and hills, then straying on like those who have found what they had sought for long ago--Jack Mount and Lyn Montour

And, as I leaned there in the case eyes, a faint sound behind me made me turn, start to my feet with a cry

All alone she stood there, pale and lovely, blue eyes fixed on mine; and, atwith shy pride

"Carus! Sweetheart! Do you see?"

And at first she protested prettily as I caught her in ive way, then smiled assent

"Bearabout , ainst a stone, and fall at your feet to worship and adore! Here am I at last! Ah, what am I to say to you? The day? Truly, do you desire to wed me still? Then listen; bend your head, adored of men, and I hisper to you what my heart and soul desire"