It was settled that Mrs.Miller should use her own discretion in removing Isabella from her little cottage, and her future disposition.

With this understanding Henry and Gertrude returned home.

In the deep recesses of his heart the young man felt that he would like to see his child and its mother once more; but fearing the wrath of his mother-in-law, he did not dare to gratify his inclination.

He had not the slightest idea of what would become of them; but he well knew that the old woman would have no mercy on them..