Some words being uttered by the man, in too low a key to be overheard, the lady burst into a passion of tears.

He strove to comfort her by soothing tones and tender appellations.

"How can it be helped ?" said he.

"It is time to resume your courage.

Your duty to yourself and to me requires you to subdue this unreasonable grief." He spoke frequently in this strain, but all he said seemed to have little influence in pacifying the lady.