"May I not know what has occurred to you ?" "Not at present," interposed Dorothy; "but I am sure you will be pleased when you are made acquainted with the circumstance.

I would tell you now if I might." "May I guess ?" said Richard.
"I don't know," rejoined Dorothy, who was dying to tell him.

"May he ?" "Oh no, no!" cried Alizon.
"You are very perverse," said Richard, with a look of disappointment.
"There can be no harm in guessing; and you can please yourself as to giving an answer.

I fancy, then, that Alizon has made some discovery." Dorothy nodded.
"Relative to her parentage ?" pursued Richard.
Another nod.
"She has found out she is not Elizabeth Device's daughter ?" said Richard.
"Some witch must have told you this," exclaimed Dorothy.
"Have I indeed guessed rightly ?" cried Richard, with an eagerness that startled his sister.

"Do not keep me in suspense.