I am afraid you are dreaming." "I wish it were a dream, aunt.

But no--all is fearfully real.

For causes of which I cannot now speak, I have separated myself from Mr.
Dexter, and shall never live with him again.

Our ways have parted, and forever." "Jessie! Jessie! What madness! Are you beside yourself?
Is this a step to be taken without a word of consultation with friends ?" Mrs.Loring, as soon as her mind began clearly to comprehend what her niece had done, grew strongly excited.

Mrs.Dexter did not reply, but let her eyes fall to the floor, and remained silent.