CHAPTER IX.
WHEN THE KYE CAME HAME.
And when Mary had left the room, the Vicar sat musing before the fire in his study.

"Well," said he to himself, "she took it quieter than I thought she would.

Now, I can't blame myself.

I think I have shown her that I am determined, and she seems inclined to be dutiful.

Poor dear girl, I am very sorry for her.