" Rut, on the whole, it is a manly and a simple garb, and Edith cannot be such a fool as not to appreciate the motives which have led me to assume it." So saying, I rang the Bugles' bell. Edith wa in the drawing-room, and there also, to no small mortification

Mr. Sinclair f. : the last time.” And armed with this resolution, nerved ! this «i*>«nt. they met again. was Edith who spoke firm It was Edith, who, with all woman’s strength of mind and ' energy of purpose, when roused to action and es. Wm. sosj tained

Dashing across the bridge, he rode hastily the gates, and demanded immediate interview with the Lady Edith. * Speak, speak where thou art, Brandon,* cried Edith; leaning from the teirace breathless alarm * say, hew stands the fight—and father—and why ait thou

brought me this book—he told loved me—he adored ; oh, delightful said, tor I asked him about it, had no thoughts now that Edith Moore.” And did he say nothing of the engagement which it perfectly well known has existed between them?” interrupted Miss

bargain ; neither have you, far I have been able prevent you.” “You talk strangely to-nieht, Edith, your own mother.'’ * It so. ins io trail" rto than you,” said Edith l>ut education was completed long ago. lam too old now, and have fallen too low, degrees

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abodes again ; Think of whatsoever feedeth Tranquil moods; and will find Gentler charms in little Edith. Edith of the thoughtful mind. A song to little Edith, for she is very fair ! Her eye-dids are the snow flakes, amidst the black night-air. When, dropping

companion, Edith Perceval, the reetor*a daughter* an excellent coun~ tellor and friend. Although there was material difference in their natures and pursuit*, no two people could harmonise better in their intercourse, especially after Edith bad been deprived

done "Would the regulars have behaved thus'" cried Edith, with increased animation. "Would they have insulted a woman? Never. Begone. sir—l am afraid 1 have been mistaken in you." "By my honour, Edith ! Miss Bogle, I mean —you do me gross injustice! I

The very voice was changed, as it aAdiesacd Edith, when they were alone again. Whv don't you tell me," it said sharply, •* that he is coming here to-morrow appointment * Because you know if, fc relumed Edith, mother." The mocking emphasis she laid that