But, at whatever cost, it shall be made." "Oh! consider it well;" said Alizon, "I will be your daughter in love--in duty--in all but name.

But sully not my poor father's honour, which even at the peril of his soul he sought to maintain! How can I be owned as your daughter without involving the discovery of this tragic history ?" "You are right, Alizon," rejoined Mistress Nutter, thoughtfully.

"It will bring the dark deed to light.

But you shall never return to Elizabeth Device.

You shall go with me to Rough Lee, and take up your abode in the house where I was once so wretched--but where I shall now be full of happiness with you.