This was broken, at length, by Mrs.Marion, who again wept violently.

As soon as the passionate burst of feeling was over, Mrs.Darlington said to her in a kind and sympathizing voice-- "Do not grieve so deeply.

You are not friendless altogether.

Though you have been with us only a short time, we feel an interest in you, and will not"-- The sentence remained unfinished.

There was an impulse in Mrs.
Darlington's mind to proffer the unhappy woman a home for herself and children; but a sudden recollection of the embarrassing nature of her own circumstances checked the words on her tongue.
"I cannot remain a burden upon you," quickly answered Mrs.Marion.