"And now, my dear Miriam, name the sum you wish her to receive." Another long silence followed.
"Ah, sir!" at length said the maiden, "in what a strange, humiliating position am I placed!" "Do not speak thus, Miriam.

I understand all better than words can utter it.

Will an income of two thousand dollars a year suffice ?" "It is more than I could ask." "Enough.

The moment you are mine, that sum will be settled on your mother." Miriam arose up quickly, as Burton said this, murmuring-- "Let me have a few days for reflection," and, ere he could prevent her, glided from the room..