What else could I do ?" "What would you have done," Mountjoy inquired, "if Rhoda had been strong enough to get to the end of the journey ?" "I should have gone on to London, and taken refuge in a lodging--you were in town, as I believed, and my father might relent in time.

As it was, I felt my lonely position keenly.

To meet with kind people, like Mr.Vimpany and his wife, was a real blessing to such a friendless creature as I am--to say nothing of the advantage to Rhoda, who is getting better every day.

I should like you to see Mrs.Vimpany, if she is at home.

She is a little formal and old fashioned in her manner--but I am sure you will be pleased with her.