"We shall be able to see the others coming down the hill.

Nothing like fresh air for blowing away the blues." Then, as she obeyed him, he added, "What has Dyceworthy been saying to you ?" "He told me I was wicked," she murmured; "and that all the people here think very badly of me.

But that was not the worst"-- and a little shudder passed over her--"there was something else--something that made me very angry--so angry!"-- and here she raised her eyes with a gravely penitent air--"Mr.Lorimer, I do not think I have ever had so bad and fierce a temper before!" "Good gracious!" exclaimed Lorimer, with a broad smile.

"You alarm me, Miss Gueldmar! I had no idea you were a 'bad, fierce' person,--I shall get afraid of you--I shall, really!" "Ah, you laugh!" and she spoke half-reproachfully.

"You will not be serious for one little moment!" "Yes I will! Now look at me," and he assumed a solemn expression, and drew himself up with an air of dignity.