All will go well." "I shall never rest easy, Leonard," rejoined Mrs.Bloundel, "till you are wedded to my daughter.

Then, indeed, I shall feel happy.

My poor child, I am sure, is fully aware how indiscreet her conduct has been; and when this noble libertine desists from annoying her--or rather, when he is effectually shut out--we may hope for a return of her regard for you." "It is a vain hope, madam," replied Leonard; "there will be no such return.

I neither expect it nor desire it." "Have you ceased to love her ?" asked Mrs.Bloundel, in surprise.
"Ceased to love her!" echoed Leonard, fiercely.

"Would I had done so!--would I _could_ do so! I love her too well--too well." And repeating the words to himself with great bitterness, he hurried away.
"His passion has disturbed his brain," sighed Mrs.Bloundel, as she proceeded to her chamber.