He could not retain the calm exterior a little while before assumed.
"We part, then," he said, speaking in a broken voice--"part--and, ever after, a great gulf must lie between us! I go at your bidding," and he moved towards the door.

"Farewell, Miss Loring." He extended his hand; she took it, and they stood looking into each other's eyes.
"God bless you, and keep you spotless as the angels!" he added, suddenly raising her hand to his lips, and kissing it with wild fervor.

In the next moment the bewildered girl was alone..