I realize quite clearly my own deficiencies, and pledge myself hereafter not to interfere with you in any way.

You accept the trust, I believe ?" She gave utterance to a deep sigh of resignation.

"It comes to me clearly as a Christian duty," she acknowledged, doubtfully, "and I suppose I must take up my cross; but--" "But you have doubts," he interrupted.

"Well, I have none, for I have greater faith in the girl, and--perhaps in God.

Good-night, Naida." He bowed above the hand the girl gave him in the darkness, and ever after she believed he bent lower, and pressed his lips upon it.