I could not have slept to-night.

Now I shall find the sweetest slumber that has yet refreshed my spirit--and may your sleep, dearest, be gentle as the sleep of flowers! I will leave you now, for I remember that you are far from being well this evening.

It will grieve me to think that my untimely intrusion, and this disturbing hour, may increase the pain you suffer or rob you of a moment's repose .-- Good night, love!" and he kissed her tenderly.

"Good night, precious one!" he added.

"May angels be your companions through the dark watches, and bring you to a glorious morning!" He left her, and moved towards the door; yet lingered, for his mind was not wholly at ease in regard to the state of Jessie's feelings.
She had not repelled him in any way--but his ardent words and acts were too passively received.