I must see him first--see him alone." "One thing more," and 'Lina held back her mother, who was starting in quest of Hugh, "are you a wife ?" "Don't, 'Lina," Mrs.Worthington whispered, as she saw the look of agony pass over Adah's face.

"Don't worry her so; deal kindly by the fallen." "I am not fallen!" came passionately from the quivering lips.

"I am as true a woman as either of you--look!" and she pointed to the golden band encircling the third finger.
'Lina was satisfied, and needed no further explanations.

To her, it was plain as daylight.

In an unguarded moment, Hugh had set his uncle's will at naught, and married some poor girl, whose pretty face had pleased his fancy.