I have heard so much of her that I seem to have known her well, who can be known no more--here." "Did Gallus tell you ?" asked Julia.

"He used rarely to speak of her." Miriam nodded.

"Gallus told me.

You see he was very good to me and we became friends.

For all that he has done, may Heaven bless him, who, although he seems rough, has so kind a heart." "Yes, may Heaven bless all of us, living and dead," answered Julia.