The most perfect confidence existed between this affectionate brother and sister, except on one point, and on that even to Edward she could not speak; but he had not one thought, one feeling which he concealed from her, he sought no other friend.

Scarcely could Mrs.Cameron and her son Walter recognise in this amiable young man the headstrong, fiery, overbearing lad they had known in India.
The little party at Oakwood had all either walked or ridden out, and Mrs.Hamilton alone remained at home.

She stood by the side of Emmeline, who was asleep, peacefully and sweetly; a smile bright and beautiful as of other days, played round her lips.

The mother reflected on the words of Mr.Maitland, who had assured her, the remedy he proposed would be successful.

"Make her happy, remove this weighty load which weighs upon her heart, and she will live to be the blessing she has ever been to all who love her." Tears of mingled feeling rose to the eyes of Mrs.Hamilton as she watched her child.