The night is something too warm for deliberation; and it is well we say no more on the one subject till we learn the course of the other.

The hour is late, and we had best retire.

In the morning I shall ride to hear old Parson Witter, in company with the old woman and Lucy.

Ride along with us, and we shall be able better to understand one another." As he spoke, Munro emerged from the cover of the tree under which their dialogue had chiefly been carried on, and reapproached the dwelling, from which they had considerably receded.

His companion lingered in the recess.
"I will be there," said Rivers, as they parted, "though I still propose a ride of a few miles to-night.