A man, whom I had confided in and befriended, tried to overreach me today, and it has hurt me a good deal.

I couldn't have believed it of him." Nothing more was said on either side for several minutes.

Leslie, absorbed in thoughts of business, so far forgot the presence of his wife, as to withdraw the hand upon which her's was laid.

How palpable to her was the coldness of his heart! She felt it as an atmosphere around him.
After tea, Leslie remarked, as he arose from the table, that he wished to see a friend on some matter of business; but would be home early.

Not even a kiss did he leave with Madeline to cheer her during his absence.