Pursue the plan I have indicated, and whenever you can, avoid this young man--as you will both suffer.

Men, men," murmured Miss Lavinia, "they are our masters, and ask nothing better than that delightful tribute to their power--a broken heart." "Yes, yes, Redbud," said the solemn lady, rising, "this advice I have given you is well worthy of your attention.

Both you and this young man will undergo cruel suffering if you persist in your present relations.

I will say no more.

I have done my duty, and I am sure you will not think that I am actuated by old-maidish scruples, and have made a bugbear for myself.