Oh, no, if indeed I may not live, if strength be not granted me to seek her, then, then it will be time enough to think of beseeching her to come to me; but not while a hope of life remains, speak not of it, Percy.

Let her know nothing of me, nothing, till I can implore her blessing on my knees.'" * * * * * "I have ceased to argue with him, for he is bent upon it, and perhaps it is better thus.

His mind appears much relieved, he has passed a quiet night, and this morning the physician finds a wonderful improvement, wonderful to him perhaps, but not to me." * * * * * Percy's letters containing the above extracts, were productive of much interest to his friends at Oakwood.

The details of Cecil's death, alleviated by sympathy, were forwarded to his father and sister.

The words that had preceded his death Mr.Hamilton carefully suppressed from his friend, and Mr.Grahame, as if dreading to hear anything that could confirm his son's reckless disposition, asked no particulars.