She said that it was my inheritance.

She asked for my promise that I would be true to her purpose.

Her last words were an expression of her confidence that I would not disappoint her--that I would win a place and name that would wipe out the shame of my father's dishonor.

And I will, Lagrange, I must.

Mother--mother shall not be disappointed--she shall not be disappointed." "No,"-- said the older man, so softly that the other, torn by the passion of his own thoughts, did not hear,--"No, Aaron, your mother will not be disappointed." For a time longer they sat in silence.