I shall write and beg her pardon; and now I beg your pardon." "Not mine, Aunt Stanbury." "Yes, yours and your mother's, and the lady's also,--for against her has the fault been most grievous.

I shall write to your mother and express my contrition." She put off the evil hour of writing as long as she could, but before dinner the painful letter had been written, and carried by herself to the post.

It was as follows:-- The Close, August 3, 186--.
DEAR SISTER STANBURY, I have now learned that the information was false on which my former letter was based.

I am heartily sorry for any annoyance I may have given you.

I can only inform you that my intentions were good and upright.