"Somebody wishes to see you Sir, very particularly please," said Thomson.
"Who is it? Thomson."
"Don't know I'm sure Sir, she would not give any name, but is very anxious to see you, I said you were engaged, but she replied I that she must see you to-night, it was very important."
"What sort of a person is she?" asked Ada.
"A lady madam, quite a lady I should say, only in trouble, she says she knew master in America."
"I must see her, I suppose, where is she."
"In the study, sir."
The stranger was standing by the fire-place, as he entered she made an impatient gesture for him to close the door, then threw herself at his feet passionately imploring him to help and protect her, and throwing aside her thick vail,
disclosed the features of Louisa, but so altered that he was perfectly shocked and amazed. He could scarcely believe that the haggered
emaciated being before him, was indeed the pretty, impulsive, fiery, Louisa, but such was the case, and anger, compassion and indignation filled his heart, as he listened to the recital of her misfortunes.