It is true I doubt sometimes, when I am ill or gloomy, but generally my faith is strong enough to withstand Etta's incredulity.' 'Does Miss Darrell believe that he is dead ?' 'Yes; and she is so angry if any one doubts the fact.

I don't know why she hates the poor boy so: even Mr.Cunliffe has reproved her for her want of charity.

I think she fears Mr.Cunliffe more than any one, even Giles: she is always so careful what she says before him.' 'Gladys, I think I hear your brother's voice in the hall, and your cheeks are quite wet: he will wonder what we have been talking about.' 'I will ring for Thornton, and the tea: he shall find me clearing the table.

Don't offer to help me, Ursula.' And I sat still obediently, watching her slow, graceful movements about the room in the firelight: her fair hair shone like a halo of gold, and the dark ruby gown she wore gathered richer and deeper tints.

That beautiful, sad face, how I should miss it! It was some little time before Mr.Hamilton entered the room.