Not even Nell!' 'Oh! do not say that,' replied the child, 'for if ever anybody was true at heart, and earnest, I am.

I am sure you know I am.' 'Then how,' said the old man, looking fearfully round, 'how can you bear to think that we are safe, when they are searching for me everywhere, and may come here, and steal upon us, even while we're talking ?' 'Because I'm sure we have not been followed,' said the child.

'Judge for yourself, dear grandfather: look round, and see how quiet and still it is.

We are alone together, and may ramble where we like.

Not safe! Could I feel easy--did I feel at ease--when any danger threatened you ?' 'True, too,' he answered, pressing her hand, but still looking anxiously about.