I shall not see her again, as I must return to town by the last train to-night." "And are you not coming back--not at all, I mean ?" "Not at all." "Oh!" said Marian slowly.
"Good bye, Miss Lind." He was about to raise his hat as usual; but Marian, with a smile, put out her hand.

He took it for the first time; looked at her for a moment gravely; and left her.
Lest they should surprise one another in the act, neither of them looked back at the other as they went their several ways..