It was unpardonable to come when I knew the chaperone was gone.

But--ach! I could not wait!" throwing out both hands to her.

"I have waited so long! I knew when she did not come to meet my sisters to-night she had resolved against me, but I could not sleep uncertain.

So I break all the laws, and come!" "You have seen her, then?
She has told you ?" He nodded without speaking.

His round face was red, and something like tears stood in his eyes.
He waited irresolute a moment, and then threw up his head.
"Soh! It is over! I shall not whine! You have been very good to me," he said earnestly, taking Clara's hand.