But the tempest was of brief duration.
Scarcely a perceptible tremor was in her voice, as she answered, "It need not be spoken." "Say not so, Miss Markland.

If, in any thing, you have misapprehended him--" "Go, sir!" And Fanny drew herself up to her full height, and pointed away with her finger.
"Mr.Lyon has ever loved you with the most passionate devotion," said the stranger.

"In some degree he is responsible for the misfortune of your father; and now, at the first opportunity for doing so, he is ready to tender a recompense.

Partly for this purpose, and partly to bear to you the declaration of Mr.Lyon's unwavering regard, am I here." "He has wronged, deeply wronged my father," replied Fanny, something of the imperious tone and manner with which she had last spoken abating.

"If prepared to make restitution in any degree, the way can easily be opened." "Circumstances," was answered, "conspired to place him in a false position, and make him the instrument of wrong to those for whom he would at any time have sacrificed largely instead of becoming the minister of evil." "What does he propose ?" asked Fanny.
"To restore your father to his old position.