I will settle this affair with father.

No one else, not even you, Aunt Dorothy, shall interfere." The girl turned to the window, stood beating a tattoo upon the glass for a moment or two, then went over to Lady Crawford and knelt by her side.

She put her arms about Aunt Dorothy's neck, softly kissed her, and said:-- "Forgive me, dear aunt; forgive me.

I am almost crazed with my troubles.

I love you dearly indeed, indeed I do." Madge gropingly went to Dorothy's side and took her hand.