CHAPTER XVI.
THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH AT MANCHESTER.
Bidding Kelley remain with Guy Fawkes, Doctor Dee signified to Viviana that he had a few words to say to her in private before his departure, and leading the way to an adjoining room, informed her that he was aware of her desire to have her father's remains interred in the Collegiate Church, and that, so far from opposing her inclinations, he would willingly accede to them, only recommending as a measure of prudence that the ceremonial should be performed at night, and with as much secrecy as possible.

Viviana thanked him in a voice of much emotion for his kindness, and entirely acquiesced in his suggestion of caution.

At the same time, she could not help expressing her surprise that her thoughts should be known to him.

"Though, indeed," she added, "after the wonderful exhibition I have just witnessed of your power, I can scarcely suppose that any limits are to be placed to it." "Few things are hidden from me," replied Dee, with a gratified smile; "even the lighter matters of the heart, in which I might be supposed to take little interest, do not altogether elude my observation.

In reference to this, you will not, I am sure be offended with me, Viviana, if I tell you I have noticed with some concern the attachment that has arisen between you and Humphrey Chetham." Viviana uttered an exclamation of surprise, and a deep blush suffused her pallid cheeks.
"I am assuming the privilege of an old man with you, Viviana," continued Dee, in a graver tone, "and I may add, of an old friend,--for your lamented mother was one of my dearest and best friends, as you perchance called to mind, when you sent me to-day, by Mr.Catesby, the token I gave her years ago.