I saw him dying,--die,--of a broken and trampled heart.

Could I doom another victim to the same course, and the same perfidy, and the same fate?
Could I, with a silent heart, watch by that victim; could I, viewing his certain doom, elate him with false hopes ?--No, no! fly from me,--from the thought of such a destiny.

Marry one who can bring you wealth, and support you with rank; _then_ be ambitious if you will.

Leave me to fulfil my doom,--my vow; and to think, however wretched I may be, that I have not inflicted a permanent wretchedness on you." Godolphin sprang forward; but the door closed upon his eyes; and he saw Constance--as Constance _Vernon_--no more..