THE efforts which were made to save Miss Loring, only had the effect to render the sacrifice more acutely painful.

Evil instead of good followed Mrs.Denison's appeals to Mr.Dexter.They served but to arouse the demon jealousy in his heart.

Upon Hendrickson's movements he set the wariest surveillance.

Twice, since that never-to-be-forgotten evening he met the young man in company when Jessie was present.

With an eye that never failed for an instant in watchfulness, he noted his countenance and movements; and he kept on his betrothed as keen an observation.