SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

He had much to do.

First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.