If I failed to pay her, it would be too cruel.

Only yesterday I felt it my hard duty to give her notice of our departure in a week more.

I have just written to recall that notice.

The reason is, that I see a gleam of hope in the future--and you, Mr.David, are the friend who has shown it to me." I was more than surprised at this.

"May I ask how ?" I said.
She patted my hand with a playful assumption of petulance.
"A little more patience," she rejoined; "and you shall soon hear.