Edwin is only a poor clerk, and you--" "And I," said Kate, rising up, and taking the words from her father, "and I am the daughter of a man who can appreciate what is excellent in even those who are humblest in the eyes of the world.

Father, is not Edwin far superior to the artificial men who flutter around every young lady who now makes her appearance in the circle where we move?
Knowing him as you do, I am sure you will say yes." "But, Kate----" "Father, don't let us argue this point.

Do you want Edwin to go away ?" And the young girl laid her hand upon her parent, and looked him in the face with unresisting affection.
"No dear; I certainly don't wish him to go." "Nor do I," returned the maiden, as she leaned forward again, and laid her face upon his arm.

In a little while she arose, and, with her countenance turned partly away, said-- "Tell him not to go, father----" And with these words she retired from the room.
On the next evening, as Edwin was sitting alone in one of the drawing-rooms, thinking on the long night of absence that awaited him, Mr.Darlington came in, accompanied by Kate.

They seated themselves near the young man, who showed some sense of embarrassment.