Irene had before this reached the arbor and taken a seat there.

Mr.Delancy could do no less than resume the chair from which he had arisen on the young man's approach.

In looking into Hartley's face he noticed a resolute expression about his mouth.

For nearly ten minutes they sat and talked, Irene remaining alone in the arbor.

Mr.Delancy then said, in a pleasant off-handed way, "Come, Hartley, you have punished her long enough.