For the present I fear this cannot be altered----" "I do not wish it altered," interrupted Morris.
"It is indeed kind of you to say so, but I am happy to state the doctor tells me if I continue to progress as well as at present, I shall be able to leave your roof----" "My father's roof," broke in Morris again.
"I beg pardon--your father's roof--in about a fortnight." "I am sorry to hear it, sir; and please clear your mind of the idea that you have ceased to be welcome.

Your presence and that of Miss Fregelius will lessen, not increase, my trouble.

I should be lonely in this great place with no company but that of my own thoughts." "I am glad to hear you say so.

Whether you feel it or not you are kind, very kind." And so for the while they parted.

When she came in that afternoon, Mr.
Fregelius told Stella the news; but, as it happened, she did not see Morris until she met him at dinner time.
"You have heard ?" he asked.
"Oh, yes," she answered; "and I am sorry, so sorry.