But I can not like those who have made up their minds according to their own coldness." "Major Hockin is not cold at all.

On the contrary, he is a warm-hearted man--I might almost say hot-hearted." "Yes, I know he is.

And that makes it ten times worse.

He takes up every body's case--but mine." "Sad as it is, you almost make me smile," my hostess answered, gravely; "and yet it must be very bitter for you, knowing how just and kind my husband is.

I am sure that you will give him credit for at least desiring to take your part.