He was of purer essence and higher spiritual organization than the masses; and principle had now quite as much to do with his actions as feeling.

He could be a martyr, but not a villain.
Two days were spent at Niagara, and then Hendrickson and Miss Arden returned, and went to Saratoga.

It did not, of course, escape the notice of Hendrickson, that his manner to his travelling companion was effecting a steady change in her spirits; and he was not lacking in perception as to the cause.

It revealed to him the sincerity of her regard; but added to the pain from which he was suffering, increasing it almost to the point where endurance fails.
It was a relief to Hendrickson when he was able to place Miss Arden under the care of her mother, who had remained at Saratoga.

On the evening after his arrival, he was sitting alone in one of the drawing-rooms, when a lady crossed from the other side, and joined another lady near him.
"Mrs.De Lisle," said the latter, as she arose.
"Good evening, Mrs.Anthony!" and the ladies sat down together.
"I have just received a sad letter from Newport," said Mrs.De Lisle.
"Indeed! What has happened there ?" "Our sweet young friend is dangerously ill." "Who?
Mrs.Dexter ?" "Yes." "Mrs.De Lisle! She was in perfect health, to all appearance, when she left here." "So I thought.