I fancy, by your blushing cheek, that I have really guessed the cause of your extraordinary resolution, and sorry as I shall be if I have, yet any reason, however mistaken, is better than a continued mystery." "Indeed, indeed, I am not so good as you believe me," replied Ellen, with much emotion.

"It is not the religious motive you imagine that urges me to act contrary to your wishes.

Did you know my reason, I am sure you would not blame me; but do not, pray do not command me to tell you.

I must obey, if you do, and then"-- "And then, if I approve of your reason, as you say I shall, what is it that you fear?
Why, if your conscience does not reproach you, do you still hide it from me ?" Ellen was painfully silent.

Mrs.Hamilton continued, in a tone of marked displeasure, "I fear I am to find myself again deceived in you, Ellen, though in what manner as yet I know not.