This engagement cannot go on--you must set him free." "Who says so--you, or Hugh Rossiter ?" stopping and regarding him with a frown that made her look for the moment like a beautiful Medusa.

Then she walked on again.

"Excuse me, Mr.Herrick," very haughtily, "if I say that I regard your interference with my private concerns as unjustifiable impertinence.

I refuse to discuss the matter with you; I am going home.

Tartar--Tim!" raising her voice.