enough, God knows--you love me."

Mrs. Saumarez regarded him intently for a considerable space, and

during that space the Eagle warred in her heart with the one foe

he can never conquer. Love had a worthless ally; but Love fought

staunchly.

By and bye, "Yes," she said, and her voice was almost sullen; "I love

you. I ought to love Billy, but I don't. I shall ask him to release me

from my engagement. And yes, I will marry you if you like."

He raised her hand to his lips. "You are an angel," Mr. Kennaston was

pleased to say.