I did my best to press your claims on him, and I am glad to say I have not failed." "Hugh, dear Hugh! have you succeeded in reconciling us ?" Mountjoy produced the telegram.

"I asked Mr.Henley," he said, "to let me know at once whether he would receive you, and to answer plainly Yes or No.

The message might have been more kindly expressed--but, at any rate, it is a favourable reply." Iris read the telegram.

"Is there another father in the world," she said sadly, "who would tell his daughter, when she asks to come home, that he will receive her on trial ?" "Surely, you are not offended with him, Iris ?" She shook her head.

"I am like you," she said.