Only spare me all this worry while I am so weak.

I put myself in your hands.

Dismiss her, as you wish it; but let it be done handsomely, and let me hear no more about it; I cannot bear it; let me have a quiet life, without being lectured while I am pent up here, and unable to shake off unpleasant thoughts." "My dear Henry, rely upon me." "No more, mother; it's a bad business, and I can hardly avoid blaming myself in the matter; I don't want to dwell upon it." "Don't be too severe in your self-reproaches while you are so feeble, dear Henry; it is right to repent, but I have no doubt in my own mind she led you wrong with her artifices.

But, as you say, everything should be done handsomely.

I confess I was deeply grieved when I first heard of the affair, but since I have seen the girl-- Well! I'll say no more about her, since I see it displeases you; but I am thankful to God that you see the error of your ways." She sat silent, thinking for a little while, and then sent for her writing-case, and began to write.