"At one time you gave me no peace; then you became retiring.

At last you disappeared wholly.

What could I think, sir, under such circumstances ?" He stood looking down at her thoughtfully.

How pretty she had grown; and how mature and womanly.
"Louise," said he, gently, "don't let us indulge in mutual reproaches.
Some one must have been at fault and I'll willingly take all the blame if you will forgive me.

Once we were--were good friends.