"He has no other home to offer me; but with Lady Mount Severn I cannot and will not remain.

She would break my heart, as she has already well-nigh broken my spirit.

I have not deserved it of her, Mr.Carlyle." "No, I am sure you have not," he warmly answered.

"I wish I could help you! What can I do ?" "You can do nothing," she said.

"What can any one do ?" "I wish, I wish I could help you!" he repeated.