I see Madeline and Aram approach,--let us join them now, and to-morrow we will arrange the time and method of your departure.
"Forgive me, Sir," said Walter, stopping abruptly as the glow faded from his cheek, "I have not yet recovered myself; I am not fit for other society than yours.

Excuse my joining my cousin, and--" "Walter!" said Lester, also stopping short and looking full on his nephew, "a painful thought flashes upon me! Would to heaven I may be wrong!--Have you ever felt for Madeline more tenderly than for her sister ?" Walter literally trembled as he stood.

The tears rushed into Lester's eyes:--he grasped his nephew's hand warmly-- "God comfort thee, my poor boy!" said he, with great emotion; "I never dreamt of this." Walter felt now that he was understood.

He gratefully returned the pressure of his uncle's hand, and then, withdrawing his own, darted down one of the intersecting walks, and was almost instantly out of sight..