I did it; and I'm glad I did." "You have made her still more unhappy," said Beth, gently.
"Yes; she'll worry about me, I know.

I'm disgraced for life; but I've saved Lucy from any disgrace, and she's young.

She'll forget me before I've served my term, and--and take up with some other young fellow." "Would you like that ?" asked Beth.
"No, indeed," he replied, frankly.

"But it will be best that way.

I had to stand by Lucy--she's so sweet and gentle, and so sensitive.