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Mary wiped her own tears quickly away, and taking the hand of her old friend, led her back to the kitchen For several moments her companions waited anxiously for her; and soon she advanced slowly to h his, and sadly they walked away Passing the gate, Mary paused and looked out on the river, where she had so often sat at this hour; and sad though sweet associations, infinite in number, crowded upon her h arrayed in its loveliest garb to chain her affection, that, in after years, the ently up auish of some bitter hour, and soothe the saddened spirit Her heart was inexpressibly touched, and she averted her head to conceal the expression of keen sorrohich rested on her face
"This view of the San Antonio has often struckto Florence, whose pale cheek alone attested regret at leaving her home
"Yes, I know none superior; and our favorite ra this bank, and down the river side"
"Its windings are raceful every curve: and then, the deep blue of its waters adds not a little to the beauty of the whole But we have not leisure to admire it now, for your cousin must not be chilled, and the wind blows freshly fro the small hands clasped over his arm, looked earnestly down into the pale face at his side Mary was bending a last, long look on house and tree and river; as they walked on, the different objects passed beyond her view, and then a faint aze of her friend, and replied to its silent questioning: "Forgive what doubtless seereat weakness You and Florry can not sy, but my eyes have rested for the last ti fro is over"
Her deep blue eyes rested on his face, and touchingly sad was the expression, as she swept back the clustering hair from her brow The lips quivered, as of late they often did when she was excited Florence did not hear her words, for she had crossed the street; but Frank's heart throbbed violently as he listened to her low, sad tone Laying his hand on hers, that were tightly clasped, he pressed the voice: "For Florence's sake--for s! Your depressed spirits will act injuriously on your health Letyou to place no confidence in Aunt Fanny's words at parting; she was herself scarce conscious of their import"