There is nothing like sea air for my disease; and if I do, I promise to write regularly, and to come home at the end of my voyage.

Only be kind to Gladys, and don't let her go away.' Owen had a presentiment, that if he did not leave Glanyravon, Gladys would.
'And you must try to bring father round by degrees.

I don't want to annoy him; and I know you are as fond of Gladys as if she were your own daughter, and father likes her, too.

Will you try, mother ?' 'Anything to keep you at home, and steady, my son,' said Mrs Prothero with tears in her eyes, 'but you must not go away again, we cannot do without you.' 'Only this once, for change of air; I assure you it is best' 'Well, we will talk of this again, Owen; good night, and God bless you.' 'Just tell father not to be angry with me or Gladys, and that I can't run away with her, because she won't have me.

Good night, mother dear.' Again Owen kissed his mother, more lovingly than usual, and so they parted for the night..