"But you've never been tempted to go and take advantage of your parents' being away, and do exactly as you knew they'd hate you to do."
"No," answered Agnes, "my temptations may not be the same as yours, and yet I've just as much to be sorry for when I go to my Lord as you have."
"Just as much?" asked Hugh, looking in her face, "do you mean that really, Agnes."
"Yes, I do. I'm thankful every day of my life, that these words are written: "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities."
Hugh put his arms round her.
"Then you forgive me, Agnes?" he asked.
"All my share of it, dear. But——"
"Mother and father?"
"Oh, no, I was not thinking of them! I am sure they will——"
"I know what you mean," said Hugh very softly, "and I'll go to Him."