The shock must have been a great one which parted you, for he gave up all the world for you, Dora, years ago.

We will not speak of Ronald.

Our care must be the children.

Of course you wish them to remain with you ?" "While it is possible," said Dora, wearily.

"I shall never leave home again; but I can not hope to keep them here always." "I should have liked to adopt them," said Lady Earle; "to take them home and educate them, but--" "Lord Earle will not permit it," interrupted Dora, calmly.