“The next day Mr. Mayre had a serious conversation with her.
“‘Leonora,’ he said, ‘did you not know that it was very wrong to disobey me and run away?’
“‘I did not think so at the time, father. At least I did at first. But then I loved Frank so much that I could not help it.’
“‘I knew, Leonora, that you would not have done it had it not been for Mr. Clough.’
“‘Why?’
“‘Because I knew that you were too good a girl to do such a thing.’
“‘I am not good, father,’ said Leonora, ‘or I should not have been married without your permission.’
“‘Marry? You did not marry Mr. Clough, did you?’
“‘Yes.’
“‘Oh, Leonora! my child! Is it possible?’ said Mr. Mayre.