"There is something I want to know," she persisted.
"How did Mr.Julian Gray become acquainted with her ?" This was easily answered.

Horace mentioned the consul at Mannheim, and the letter of introduction.

She listened eagerly, and said her next words in a louder, firmer tone.
"She was quite a stranger, then, to Mr.Julian Gray--before that ?" "Quite a stranger," Horace replied.

"No more questions--not another word about her, Grace! I forbid the subject.

Come, my own love!" he said, taking her hand and bending over her tenderly, "rally your spirits! We are young--we love each other--now is our time to be happy!" Her hand turned suddenly cold, and trembled in his.