Lucy addressed Lionel.
"One day at the rectory there came a gipsy woman, wanting to tell our fortunes; she accosted us in the garden.

Mr.Cust sent her away, and she was angry, and told him his star was not in the ascendant.

I think it must be the case at present with your star, Mr.Verner." Lionel smiled.

"Yes, indeed." "It is not only one thing that you are losing; it is more.

First, that pretty girl whom you loved; then, Mr.Verner; and now, Verner's Pride.