Memory deposited her records in the mind's dimly lighted chambers.

To the present was restored its better influences.
"I am free again," was the almost audible utterance, of the young man, so strong was his sense of relief.
An offer of marriage was then made to Miss Weldon.

Her heart trembled with joy when she received it.

But confiding implicitly in her uncle, who had been for the space of ten years her friend and guardian, she could not give an affirmative reply until his approval was gained.

She, therefore, asked time for reflection and consultation with her friend.
Far different from what Florence had expected, was the reception of his offer.