"I do not see how I am to live without you." He did another thing which touched her generous heart--he painted a picture, and with the proceeds of the sale of it he purchased a ring for her.

It was his sister who told her how the ring was procured.
"It is my belief," said Miss Lyster, "that if he could change his whole heart into one great ruby, he would do so, and offer it to you." She placed the ring on her finger, and he made her promise never to take it off.

It was made of rubies and opals set in pure gold.
"Do not remove that, Marion," he said, "until I can find a plain gold ring and that shall bind you to me for as long as we both shall live.".