The less hilly shores of Loch Katrine westward extended like a picture framed between Ben An and Ben Venue.

At the distance of half a mile was the entrance to the narrow bay, where was the landing-place for our tourists, who meant to return to Stirling by Callander.
Nell appeared completely worn out by the continued excitement of the day.

A faint ejaculation was all she was able to utter in token of admiration as new objects of wonder or beauty met her gaze.

She required some hours of rest, were it but to impress lastingly the recollection of all she had seen.
Her hand rested in Harry's, and, looking earnestly at her, he said, "Nell, dear Nell, we shall soon be home again in the gloomy region of the coal mine.

Shall you not pine for what you have seen during these few hours spent in the glorious light of day ?" "No, Harry," replied the girl; "I shall like to think about it, but I am glad to go back with you to our dear old home." "Nell!" said Harry, vainly attempting to steady his voice, "are you willing to be bound to me by the most sacred tie?
Could you marry me, Nell ?" "Yes, Harry, I could, if you are sure that I am able to make you happy," answered the maiden, raising her innocent eyes to his.
Scarcely had she pronounced these words when an unaccountable phenomenon took place.