Hugh heard the sob and turned sick at heart.

To what a pass their elopement had come! Above all things, how could he comfort the unfortunate man?
There was no word of encouragement, no word of hope to be given.

The deepest pity he had ever felt went out to Henry Veath; the greatest remorse he had ever known stung his soul.

Should he tell Veath the truth?
Could he do it?
"Do you see my position ?" asked Veath steadily, after a long silence.

"I could never hope to provide for her as she has been accustomed to living, and I have too much pride to allow my wife to live other than the way in which I would have to live." "She may not love you," said Hugh, suddenly hopeful.
"But I could win her love.