Marry me as I am, and for what I am in your sight, and seek a new life with me abroad." "It is madness," says she, in a voice so low as to be almost inaudible.

For a short, _short_ minute the plan held out to her had tempted her, but something stronger than her love prevailed.

She could wait--she _would;_ and she is so sure of him.

He is her own, her special property.

Yes! she can afford to wait.