I shall mend my ways from now on.

I don't ask you to believe in me, but when I am at all worthy of your kind regard, I shall tell you, and you _may_ believe me, for from this day forth I shall try to be as truthful as Baron Ned.

No man can be more so." Frances sighed and answered, "I hope so." Hamilton again took her hand, which she now permitted him to retain, and continued: "If I am ever so fortunate as to gain wealth and position worthy of you, I shall kneel at your feet, if you are free to hear me.

If the good fortune never comes, this will be our farewell." "I hope the good fortune will come soon, for your sake, and--" But she did not finish.
"Yes, yes, and--and-- ?" asked George, pleadingly.
"Yes, and for my own sake," she answered, turning her face from him, probably to hide the tears that were in her eyes.
"I shall see that good fortune does come," said he, "but I do not ask you to wait an hour for it.

If happiness comes to you in the right man--I cannot finish.