Now, my dear young mistress, you see how well I can understand your case, and the good reason I have to feel for you, as I do, and ever will, until God in his mercy may set you both free from what you're sufferin'." "But, are you certain, Ellen, that he actually has joined the Rapparees ?" "Too sure, ma'am--too sure; my father had it in private from his own lips, for, as the poor boy said, he hadn't the courage himsell to tell me." "But, Ellen," asked Miss Folliard, "where had you an opportunity of seeing and becoming acquainted with this young man?
You surely could not have known him, or conceived an attachment for him, previous to your coming to reside with us ?" "Oh, no, ma'am," replied Ellen; "it was at my father's I became acquainted with him, principally whenever I got lave to spend a Sunday at home.

And now, my dear mistress," she proceeded, sobbing, "I must go--your poor, faithful Ellen will never let you, nor the thought of your sorrows, out of her heart.

All she can do now is to give you her prayers and her tears.

Farewell! my darlin' mistress--may the blessing of God guard and prosper you both, and bring you to the happiness you deserve." She wept bitterly as she concluded.
"Ellen," replied her mistress, and she paused--"Ellen," said she again--she would, indeed, have spoken, but, after a silent struggle, she covered her eyes with her handkerchief, and was fairly carried away by her emotions--"Ellen," said she, taking her hand, and recovering herself, "be of courage; let neither of us despair--a brighter light may shine on our path yet.

Perhaps I may have it in my power to befriend you, hereafter.