She said: 'You must most distinctly give me your promise, while this young adventurer remains here--I think it will not be long--not to be compromising yourself further, as you now do.

Or--indeed I must--I shall let your parents perceive that such conduct is ruin to a young girl in your position, and certainly you will be sent to Elburne House for the winter.' Rose lifted her hands, crying: 'Ye Gods!--as Harry says.

But I'm very much obliged to you, my dear aunt.

Concerning Mr.Harrington, wonderfully obliged.

Son of a small-----! Is it a t-t-tailor, aunt ?' 'It is--I have heard.' 'And that is much worse.