You are young, new to the world; new, perhaps, to the influence of great womanly beauty; keep your heart safe.

Do not let Mademoiselle d'Aubergne take it from you." "There is no fear," I replied, with a light laugh.

"Some day, Sir John, I will tell you where my heart has found its home." "I am glad you know how to take a hint given in all kindness," he said, cordially.

"As my old friend's heir and representative, my heart warms to you." I left Harden Manor a changed man.

The very earth around seemed changed to me; the sky wore a deeper blue; the grass a fairer green; there was new music in the birds' songs and in the whisper of the wind, new hope in my own heart, new beauty all around me.