What are outward forms and social ignominies to him whose heart has been struck to the dust?
His Gods have fought for him, and there he is! He deserves no pity.
But he does not ask it of you, the callous Pagan! Despise him, if you please, and rank with the Countess, who despises him most heartily.
Dipping further into the secrets of the post, we discover a brisk correspondence between Juliana Bonner and Mrs.Strike.
'A thousand thanks to you, my dear Miss Bonner,' writes the latter lady.
'The unaffected interest you take in my brother touches me deeply.

I know him to be worthy of your good opinion.

Yes, I will open my heart to you, dearest Juliana; and it shall, as you wish, be quite secret between us.

Not to a soul! 'He is quite alone.

My sisters Harriet and Louisa will not see him, and I can only do so by stealth.