To Mary Mr.Excell said: "I don't know you--but you are a noble woman.

I give you a father's gratitude.

Won't you tell me who you are ?" "I am Mary Yardwell," she replied in her peculiarly succinct speech.

"My home was in Marmion, but I attended school in your village.

I sang in your church for a little while." His face lighted up.