She only saw grief for his misfortune, and her voice and manner were far more cordial than usual as she bade him good afternoon.
"It is kind in you, Miss Howard, to come here," said he, nervously pressing the hand she offered.

"I knew _you_ would not forsake me, and I'd rather have your sympathy than that of the whole world." Wishing to end such conversation, Mary replied, "I came here, Mr.
Lincoln, at Ella's request.

Ever since your father's failure she has waited anxiously for you--" She was prevented from saying more by Henry, who, with a feigned bitterness of manner, exclaimed, "Ella need not feel troubled, for I am too honorable to insist upon her keeping an engagement, which I would to Heaven had never been made.

Tell her she is free to do as she pleases." "You are mistaken, sir," answered Mary; "Ella does not wish to be free.

But come with me; I promised to bring you." With an air of desperation, Henry took his hat, and started with Mary for Mrs.Campbell's.