Thurstan and Faith Benson You have now seen the note which was delivered into Mr Benson's hands, as the cool shades of evening stole over the glowing summer sky.

When he had read it, he again prepared to write a few hasty lines before the post went out.

The post-boy was even now sounding his horn through the village as a signal for letters to be ready; and it was well that Mr Benson, in his long morning's meditation, had decided upon the course to be pursued, in case of such an answer as that which he had received from Mrs Bellingham.

His present note was as follows: DEAR FAITH,--You must come to this place directly, where I earnestly desire you and your advice.

I am well myself, so do not be alarmed.