But my poor child! what will become of her ?" and in an agony of sorrow he resumed his seat, and buried his face in his hands.
George Stevens prepared to take his departure, but Mr.Bates pressed him to remain.

"In a little while," said he, "I shall be more composed, and then I wish you to go with me to this worthless scoundrel.

I must see him at once, and warn him what the consequences will be should he dare approach my child again.

Don't fear me," he added, as he saw George Stevens hesitated to remain; "that whirlwind of passion is over now.

I promise you I shall do nothing unworthy of myself or my child." It was not long before they departed together for the hotel at which Clarence was staying.