My evening has indeed been well spent.

God bless you!" He pressed her hand; he shed on her the light of his fatherly smile; he sighed, and took his leave.

Miss Notman's eyes followed him out with devotional admiration.
Father Benwell still preserved his serenity of temper when he was out of the housekeeper's sight.

One important discovery he had made, in spite of the difficulties placed in his way.

A compromising circumstance had unquestionably occurred in Stella's past life; and, in all probability, a man was in some way connected with it.