Two days passed, and there was no answer.

On the morning of the third day, the young man, in a state of agitation from suspense called at the house of his friend.

After sending up his name, he sat anxiously awaiting the appearance of Mrs.Hartley.

The door at length opened, and, to his surprise and joy, Clara entered.
She came forward with a smile upon her face, extending her hand as she did so.

Edwin sprang to meet her, and catching her hand, pressed it eagerly to his lips.
"Strange that we should have so erred in regard to each other," said Clara, as they sat communing tenderly.