We were in the confusion of arriving at Folkestone--and, even if I had thought it right to say more, there was no opportunity." Romayne felt ashamed of the suspicion by which he had wronged her.

"You have a generous nature," he said earnestly.

"Among the few people whom I know, how many would feel the interest in me that you felt ?" "Don't say that, Mr.Romayne! You could have had no kinder friend than the gentleman who took care of you on your journey.

Is he with you now in London ?" "No." "I am sorry to hear it.

You ought to have some devoted friend always near you." She spoke very earnestly.