I have seen her only a few times; but, often enough to make me estimate her as one among the loveliest of our sex." "Edwin Florence is the man," was replied.

"He won her heart, and then turned from her; leaving the waters of affection that had flowed at his touch to lose themselves in the sands at his feet.
There must be something base in the heart of a man who could trifle thus with such a woman." It required a strong effort on the part of Miss Linmore to conceal the instant turbulence of feeling that succeeded so unexpected a declaration.

But she had, naturally, great self-control, and this came to her aid.
"Edwin Florence!" said she, after a brief silence, speaking in a tone of surprise.
"Yes, he is the man.

Ah, me! What a ruin has been wrought! I never saw such a change in any one as Edith exhibits.

The very inspiration of her life is gone.