"Thank you, Dicky.

Now I shall know what to say to the patient .-- Ah, but the misery of it! Think of it being possible thus to deceive Garth,--Garth of the bright, keen all--perceiving vision! Shall I ever have the courage to carry it through ?" "If you value your own eventual happiness and his you will, dear.

And now I must order the brougham and speed you to Portland Place, or you will be late--for dinner, a thing the duchess cannot overlook 'as you very well know,' even in a traveller returned from round the world.

And if you take my advice, you will tell your kind, sensible old aunt the whole story, omitting of course all moonlight details, and consult her about this plan.

Her shrewd counsel will be invaluable, and you may be glad of her assistance later on." They rose and faced each other on the hearth-rug.
"Boy," said Jane with emotion, "you have been so good to me, and so faithful.