I proceed now to the second reason of my visit to you this afternoon.

Professor Cowper and his daughter are doing me the honor to dine with me to-night at the Milan.

I beg that you will join us." Burton sat for some time without reply.

For a moment the strong wave of humanity which swept up from his heart and set his pulses leaping, set the music beating in the air, terrified him.

Surely this could mean but one thing! He waited almost in agony for the thoughts which might fill his brain.
"Miss Cowper," Mr.Bomford continued, "has been much upset since your hasty departure from Leagate.