With a blush he put it in his pocket, for he was sorely pressed for money; and the small gift was a great one to him.

And it almost broke his heart.

He felt that it was all she could give him,--a little gold for all the sweet love that had once been his.
His horse was standing ready saddled.

'Osttler Bill opened the yard-gate, and lifted the lantern above his head, and watched him ride slowly away down the lane.

When he had gone far enough to drown the clatter of the hoofs he put the creature to his mettle, and Bill waved the lantern as a farewell.