“Neston?”

“Certainly.”

“Then you’re in nice time; I wanted you, young man. D’ye see that woman?”

“Certainly; I see Mrs. Witt.”

“D’ye know what she is? Time you did, if you’re a-going to take her to church.”

Neaera started.

“I hope to do so,” said George, smiling; “and I think I know all about her.”

“Do ye, now? Happen ever to have heard of Peckton?”

Neaera buried her face in her hands, and cried.