Your past history is known but to the good old Aubrey and myself.

No breath, even of rumour, tarnishes the name of Lady Vargrave." "Mrs.Leslie," said Lady Vargrave, reclosing the cabinet, and again seating herself, "my world lies around me; I cannot quit it.

If I were of use to Evelyn, then indeed I would sacrifice, brave all; but I only cloud her spirits.

I have no advice to give her, no instruction to bestow.

When she was a child I could watch over her; when she was sick, I could nurse her; but now she requires an adviser, a guide; and I feel too sensibly that this task is beyond my powers.