As I sat there leaning on the railing, gazing into the shining depths of ocean, St.James passed.
It was very early in the evening.

Why had he left so soon?
He started, paused, turned, and approached the balcony.
"'Why are you so cruel as to refuse to see me, after showing such knightly devotion to your cause ?' he asked, leaning on the side of the balcony and looking earnestly in my face, on which the tear-drops were still glittering.
"'I have not refused,' I answered hastily, 'but do not wait to talk with me now.

Mrs.Lynn would be much displeased; she would consider it very improper.

I pray you not to think me rude, but indeed I must retire.' "I rose in an agony of terror, lest my step-mother should hear his voice, and wreak her wrath on me.
"'Fear not,' he cried, catching my hand and detaining me.

'She is engaged with company, who will not hasten away as I have done.