Hartledon has his own reasons for keeping it quiet at present; but--you'll see when the time comes.

Should I take upon myself so much rule here, but that it is to be Maude's future home ?" "I don't believe it," cried Anne, as the old story-teller sailed off.
"That she loves him, and that her mother is anxious to secure him, is evident; but he is truthful and open, and would never conceal it.

No, no, Lady Maude! you are cherishing a false hope.

You are very beautiful, but you are not worthy of him; and I should not like you for my sister-in-law at all.

That dreadful old countess-dowager! How she dislikes Val, and how rude she is! I'll try not to come in her way again after to-day, as long as they are at Hartledon." "What are you thinking of, Anne ?" "Oh, not much," she answered, with a soft blush, for the questioner was Mr.Elster.