"Tom--good Tom--will see me home.

To-morrow, dear love! To-morrow!" "You wish to part from me ?" "Oh, unkind! but you must not come with me now.

It may be news of importance, dearest.

Think, Richard!" "Tom! go back!" At the imperious command the well-drilled Tom strides off a dozen paces, and sees nothing.

Then the precious charge is confided to him.