At least I have had enough of them.

By the way, Mr.Outram, I--I--have to thank you for a great deal;" here her eyes caught the gleam of the gold circlet on the third finger of her left hand--"this ring belongs to you, I will return it at once." "Miss Rodd," said Leonard gravely, "we have passed through a very strange adventure together; will you not keep the ring in remembrance of it ?" Her strong impulse was to refuse.

While she wore this ring the thought of that hateful scene and still more hateful mockery of marriage would be always with her.

And yet, as the words of prompt refusal were on her lips, a feeling, an instinct, almost a superstition caused them to remain unspoken.

"You are very kind," she said, "but this is your signet-ring--is not that what you call it?
You cannot wish to give it to a chance acquaintance." "Yes, it is my signet-ring, and if you will look at the crest and motto you will see that they are not inappropriate.