I grieve that you should have misunderstood me in even the least thing, or let the slightest suggestion of a sinister motive find a lodgment in your mind.

I have had no purpose but a good one to serve, and shall be conscience-clear in the matter.

A more delicate task than this was never undertaken.

That I have not succeeded according to my wishes, is no matter of surprise." "Good evening, madam!" Dexter bowed with a cold formality.
"Good evening!" was mildly returned.
And so the young man went away.
"I fear that only harm will come of this," said Mrs.Denison, as she retired from the door.

"I meant it for the best, and pray that no evil may follow the indiscretion, if such it be!".