"Though I let the light shine into your soul, still it was dark within; you pursued the way of unbelief, and desired not to walk in the way of knowledge.

I sent messengers twice to you to lead you in the right path, and you sent them laughing away.

Recall what I told you in Paris.

I will it!" "I remember, master; you said that in the most important days of my life you would come to me, and extend to me a helping hand: if I seized it, the first picture would be fulfilled; if I refused it, the prison awaited me!" "I have kept my word: to-day is an eventful day in your life; you have risen from want and degradation--you have mounted the first rounds of the ladder of your greatness and power.

You are the mistress of this house." "How did you know it ?" asked Wilhelmine, astonished.