I left him here and went into the house, feeling utterly miserable; but I comforted myself with the thought that I had done Valmai good service.

And now--oh, now!--I am more miserable than ever; for I see what harm I have done.

I meant to do good, Mr.Ellis, believe me.

I thought I was doing dear Valmai a real kindness, and now what shall I do?
I have ruined her hopes of happiness, and I have lost your good opinion and friendship." "Never!" said Ellis.

"I see exactly how you felt, and can enter into your feelings thoroughly; it only grieves me to think what a low opinion you have formed of men in general." "You see," said Gwladys, bending her head, "I have led such a retired life, and have known so few men--none intimately, except those three." "Let me dare, then, to hope that in time you will come to believe that all men are not like the miserable specimens whom you have met.