That is your sacred privilege under the constitution.

And now, as I expect to catch the up boat ten miles from hence, I must say 'good-by' until to-morrow night.

I hope to bring you then some more definite plans for the future.

The worst is over." He held her hand for a moment, and with a graver voice continued, "You have done it very well--do you know--very well!" In the slight embarrassment produced by his sudden change of manner she felt that her thanks seemed awkward and restrained.

"Don't thank me," he laughed, with a prompt return of his former levity, "that's my trade.