For that I should be willing to absent myself from almost any occasion of worship, however attractive." "Well, I suppose you know," said Charlotte, softly, as if positive acceptance of this proposition might be dangerous.

"But I am afraid I shall be late." "I hope you will have a pleasant sermon," said the young man.
"Oh, Mr.Gilman is always pleasant," Charlotte answered.

And she went on her way.
Mr.Brand went into the garden, where Gertrude, hearing the gate close behind him, turned and looked at him.

For a moment she watched him coming; then she turned away.

But almost immediately she corrected this movement, and stood still, facing him.