Ah!' she cried with sudden warmth, 'I thought was going to be strong and brave and bear it all alone; but I was only a girl, not a heroine--my heart was crying out against it by day and night.' 'We'll be very happy, Chris, in spite of those silly terrors.

'Twas Mrs.
Haddon sent me after you.' 'I'm glad.

Oh, I'm glad!' He gathered her to his heart, and kissed her again and again.
'Chris,' he said, 'you're not quite fair to the people of Waddy; not a man or woman of them thinks a mean thought of you.' 'But I cannot bear to face them.

Let me go for a time, and I will come back.' 'An' be my wife ?' 'Yes, if you still want me.' 'If! You'll write often.' 'Every day if you wish it, dear.' 'Every day then.

Good-bye, my darling.