'Poor old man!' exclaimed Mrs. Lawrence, involuntarily.
'Who, mamma?'
'We have passed him now.' And no more was said.
'She loved me once,' was the soliloquy. 'That was a great while ago, too....'
Another carriage passed. A bow from a lady, accompanied by a pleasant smile. It is Miss Innis (Mrs. Leroy), driving out with her children. Though no longer young, she is still a most attractive and elegant woman.
'What a wife she would have made me! I should not be in this state if I had her to look after me. She has a kind heart—always smiling, always happy.'
'Mr. Meeker!'
The shrill voice of Arabella is heard.
Hiram groans in spirit.