"If he were kind to me, I should be unhappy, but his cruelty leaves me free to be as happy as I may.

For my imprisonment in this room I care not a farthing.

It does not trouble me, for when I wish to see--see him again, I shall do so.

I don't know at this time just how I shall effect it; but be sure, sweet one, I shall find a way." There was no doubt in Madge's mind that Dorothy would find a way.
"Who is he, Dorothy?
You may trust me.

Is he the gentleman whom we met at Derby-town ?" "Yes," answered Dorothy, "he is Sir John Manners." "Dorothy!" exclaimed Madge in tones of fear.
"It could not be worse, could it, Madge ?" said Dorothy.
"Oh, Dorothy!" was the only response.
"You will not betray me ?" asked Dorothy, whose alarm made her suspicious.
"You know whether or not I will betray you," answered Madge.
"Indeed, I know, else I should not have told you my secret.