She looked at him eagerly. "Is that all?" she asked.

"That is enough," he answered; "will you promise always to do that?"

She paused a few moments, and then answered, in a tone which indicated her whole soul spoke in the words, "Yes, I promise."

"Thank you," said he, extending his hand.

She gave him hers. He held it a moment in his own. Then, pressing it respectfully to his lips, bade her good-morning, and retired.

CHAPTER XXVIII.

"And when in other climes we meet,

Some isle or vale enchanting,

And all looks flowery, wild and sweet,

And naught but love is wanting,