Even without an inward sorrow, there was a grand solemnity in the season which impressed the mind, and hushed it into tranquil thought.

Frank rode slowly along, and quietly dismounted at the old horse-mount, beside which there was an iron bridle-ring fixed in the gray stone wall.

He saw the casement of the parlor-window open, and Maggie's head bent down over her work.

She looked up as he entered the court, and his footsteps sounded on the flag-walk.

She came round and opened the door.