I can't bear him; and I believe, if the truth were known, it would be found that she hates the very sight of him.

He's a man made of money; and that's saying the best that can be said.

As to qualities of the mind and heart, she ranks, in everything, his superior.

What a sacrifice of all that such a woman holds dear must have been made when she consented to become the wedded wife of Leon Dexter!" Hendrickson heard no more, for a third party coming up at the moment, led to a change in the conversation.

At the same instant Mrs.Arden and her daughter entered the room, and he arose and stepped forward to meet them.
"How pale you look, Mr.Hendrickson!" said Mrs.Arden, with concern.
"Are you not well ?" "I have not felt as bright as usual, for some days," he answered, trying to force a smile, but without success.