Oh, dear! this weakness on my part is terrible.

Why was I so anxious to see Elbridge?
there was no real engagement, and yet I told Mary there was.

I would not have her know of this deception for the world.

I forgot about dear little Ella's being so sick; what if we should lose that little angel?
Oh! I could not bear it!" Wilkinson stopped suddenly as this thought flashed over his mind.

He was soberer by far than when he left the house of Mr.Elbridge.
"I'll go home at once." He turned and began quickly retracing his steps.