In this she considered that she was truthful, for she had ever regarded Henry as her husband.

The gold watch and chain and other glittering presents which Gordon gave to her were all kept unused.
In the same house with Isabella was a man-servant who had from time to time hired himself from his master.

His name was William.

He could feel for Isabella, for he, like her, had been separated from near and dear relatives, and he often tried to console the poor woman.

One day Isabella observed to him that her hair was growing out again.
"Yes," replied William; "you look a good deal like a man with your short hair." "Oh," rejoined she, "I have often been told that I would make a better looking man than woman, and if I had the money I might avail myself of it to big farewell to this place." In a moment afterwards, Isabella feared that she had said too much, and laughingly observed, "I am always talking some nonsense; you must not heed me." William was a tall, full-blooded African, whose countenance beamed with intelligence.