That they would still further estrange him from Woodbine Lodge, she had too good reason, in a knowledge of his character, to fear.

With him, whatever became a pursuit absorbed all others; and he looked to the end with a visions so intent, that all else was seen in obscurity.

And so, with a repressed sigh, this gentle, true-hearted, loving woman, whose thought rarely turned in upon herself, awaited patiently the time when her husband would open to her what was in his thoughts.

And the time, she knew, was not distant..