During the time he met Miss Linmore frequently; and encouraged to approach, he at length ventured to speak to her of what was in his heart.

The young lady heard with pleasure, and, though she did not accept the offered hand, by no means repulsed the ardent suitor.

She had not thought of marriage, she said, and asked a short time for reflection.
Edwin saw enough in her manner to satisfy him that the result would be in his favor.

This would have made him supremely happy, could he have blotted out all recollection of Edith and his conduct towards her.

But, that was impossible.