Good-by." Sir Charles saw her out, and bowed respectfully to her in the hall, while his servant opened the street door.

He did her this homage as his benefactress.
When admiral and Miss Bruce reached Baden Mrs.Molineux was away on a visit; and this disappointed Admiral Bruce, who had counted on her assistance to manage and comfort Bella.

Bella needed the latter very much.

A glance at her pale, pensive, lovely face was enough to show that sorrow was rooted at her heart.

She was subjected to no restraint, but kept the house of her own accord, thinking, as persons of her age are apt to do, that her whole history must be written in her face.
Still, of course, she did go out sometimes; and one cold but bright afternoon she was strolling languidly on the parade, when all in a moment she met Sir Charles Bassett face to face.
She gave an eloquent scream, and turned pale a moment, and then the hot blood came rushing, and then it retired, and she stood at bay, with heaving bosom--and great eyes.
Sir Charles held out both hands pathetically.