Was it anything particular you wished to tell me ?" Again the familiar tones thrilled on Adah's ears as Dr.Richards replied: "Nothing very particular.

I only wished to say a few words, 'Lina.

I want you to like her, to make up, if possible, for the love I ought to give her." "Ought to give her! Oh, brother, are you taking 'Lina without love?
Better never make the vow than break it after it is made." Anna spoke earnestly, and the doctor, who always tried to retain her good opinion, replied evasively: "I suppose I do love her as well as half the world love their wives before marriage, but she is different from any ladies I have known; so different from what poor Lily was.
Anna, let me talk with you again of Lily.

I never told you all--but what is that ?" he continued, as he indistinctly heard the choking, gasping, stifled sob which Adah gave at the sound of the dear pet name.

Anna answered: "It's only the rising wind.