Oh, to have been your son--" he paused abruptly, and hurriedly paced the room.

"Forgive me," he said, more calmly.

"Only say you approve of my resolution to seek change for a short time, till I obtain self-government, and can behold her without pain; say that I am doing right for myself.

I cannot think." "You are right, quite right," replied Mrs.Hamilton instantly, and her husband confirmed her words.

"I do approve your resolution, though deeply, most deeply, I regret its cause, St.Eval.Your disappointment is most bitter, but you grieve not alone.