money!" she cried, in a sudden gust of petulance. "It

makes me so distrustful, and I can't help it!"

He smiled at her wistfully. "My dear," said he, "are there no mirrors

at Selwoode to remove your doubts?"

"I--yes, I do believe in you," she said, at length. "But I don't want

to marry you. You see, I'm not a bit in love with you," Margaret

explained, candidly.

Ensued a silence. Mr. Kennaston bowed his head.

"You bid me go?" said he.

"No--not exactly," said she.