It is not fitting that I crave absolution so abjectly." "You are two silly children together," said Soeur Angelique, rising and laughing.

"You may settle your quarrels as you can while I order tea." "Miss Phebe, have I really vexed you so much ?" asked the young man, earnestly, as his sister left the room.

"You must know I would not do that for the world." "I don't think you could hurt or vex me in any way," said Phebe, "excepting only through Gerald.

For you don't know how I love her, Mr.
Halloway.

I love her with all my heart and soul, I think, oh, more--almost more--than any one else in the world." "I know you do," he answered.