My money and my rank are safe; and, perhaps, by degrees, acquaintances, if not friends, will form themselves round me again.

At present, of course, I see no one; but because I see no one, I wanted some one to whom I could speak.

Poor Hermy is worse than no one.

Good-by, Harry; you look surprised and bewildered now, but you will soon get over that.

Don't be long before I see you again." Then, feeling that he was bidden to go, he wished her good-by, and went..