The stranger asked for Rebecca Stevens, and was shown to her room.

Rebecca was astonished to see the pretty stranger; but before she could ask who she was, the maid said: "I am Ester Goffe from Massachusetts.

The war with the Indians rages sorely in that land, and my friends and relatives sent me here." "Ester--Ester Goffe," stammered Rebecca.

"Then you are my brother's affianced." "I am." In a moment the girls were clasped in each other's arms, mingling their tears of joy and grief.

Then Rebecca held her at arm's length and, gazing on the beautiful face and soft brown eyes, said: "I don't blame Robert.