You'll take that money, and you'll come to me as soon as you can,

and--God bless you, my dear!"

And again Margaret was kissed. Altogether, it was a very osculatory

morning for Miss Hugonin.

Mr. Jukesbury's adieus, however, were more formal; and--I am sorry to

say it--the old fellow went away wondering if the rich Mr. Woods might

not conceivably be very grateful to the man who had saved his life and

evince his gratitude in some agreeable and substantial form.

Mrs. Saumarez and Mr. Kennaston, also, were somewhat unenthusiastic in

their parting. Kennaston could not feel quite at ease with Margaret,