There is a large mortgage on the Manor." "Oh!" Both girls made the ejaculation at the same moment, and in both voices there was the same curious tone of speculation.

It was a cry after truth apprehended, but not realized.

Mr.Rawdon remained silent; he was debating with himself the advisability of further confidence, but he came quickly to the conclusion that enough had been told for the present.

Turning to Ethel, he said: "I suppose girls have a code of honor about their secrets.

Is Dora Denning's 'extraordinary news' shut up in it ?" "Oh, no, father.