I have a great deal of trouble!" "Yes, Pauline, I know you have," he said, sitting down by me, and taking my hand in a repentant way.

"You see I'm selfish, and only looked at my own disappointment just that minute.

I thought I had not any hope that you might not mind the idea of marrying me; but you see, after all, I had.

I believe I must have fancied that you were getting over your trouble: you have seemed so much brighter lately.

But now I know the truth; and now I know that what I do is simply sacrifice and duty.