"When he had saved my life, I was so grateful I wanted to make him a return.

I believed Jael Dence and he--I have so high an opinion of her--I ventured to give him a hint that he might find happiness there." Raby bit his lip.

"A most singular interference on the part of a young lady," said he, stiffly.

"You are right, doctor; this age resembles no other.

I suppose you meant it kindly; but I am very sorry you felt called upon, at your age, to put any such idea into the young man's head." "So am I," said poor Grace.