He said that a girl had to take her husband so very much on trust--of course his words were better than those, but that's what he meant." "Yes--I know--I have heard him say the same thing." "I don't ask," pursued the other, quickly, "about his religious opinions, or anything of that kind.

Nowadays, I suppose, there are very few men who believe as women do--as most women do." She glanced at Lilian timidly.

"I only mean--do you think him a good man--an honourable man ?" "To that I can reply with confidence," said Lilian, sweetly.

"I am quite sure he is an honourable man--quite sure I believe he has very high thoughts.

Have you heard him play?
No man who hadn't a noble nature could play like that." Serena drew a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, dear Mrs.Quarrier--thank you so very much! You have put my mind at rest." These words gave delight to the hearer.