Then, when the war is over, or you are honorably discharged, I will--be your wife.

I may not love you at first as once I did, but I shall try, and He, who counsels me to tell you this, will help me, I am sure." It was almost pitiful now to see the doctor, as, spaniel-like, he crouched at Adah's feet, kissing her hands and blessing her 'mid his tears.

"He would be worthy of her, and they should yet be so happy." Adah suffered him to caress her for a moment, and then told him she must go, for Mrs.Ellsworth would wonder at her long absence, and possibly institute a search.

Pressing one more kiss upon her hand the doctor crept back to his hiding place, while Adah went slowly to the house where she knew Irving Stanley was anxiously waiting for her.

She dared not meet him alone now, for latterly each time they had so met, she knew she had kept at bay the declaration trembling on his lips, and which now must never be listened to.