I found her, John, in Bradford in a sad state." "I don't understand you, Harry." "Her father had left her with a very strict aunt, and she was made to do things she never had done--work about the house, you know--and she looked ill and sorrowful and my heart ached for her.

Her father was away from her, and she thought I had forgotten her.

The dear little woman! I married her the next day." "Henry Hatton! What are you saying ?" "I married there and then, as it were.

It was my duty to do so." "It was your will.

There was no duty in it." "Call it what you like, John.