"What did he say to you, Aggie?" asked Lizzie, as the child ran in, looking scared.

"He was crying," Agnes said, impressively; "he was sitting by the window, crying."

Clarice looked at Aymer, who shook his head.

"Oh, Aymer, don't be hard!"

"Be content if I am silent," Aymer said, quietly.

[CHAPTER VI.]

ELISE ANDERSON'S PLAN.