I have but one stipulation to make, and it is that my children shall never hear one word against me." "You know little of me," said Lady Helena, "if you think such a thing is possible.

You would rather part with your children than accompany them ?" "Far rather," she replied.

"I know you will allow them to visit me, Lady Earle.

I have known for many years that such a time must come, and I am prepared for it." "But, my dear Dora," said Lady Earle, warmly, "have you considered what parting with your children implies--the solitude, the desolation ?" "I know it all," replied Dora.

"It will be hard, but not so hard nor so bitter as living under the same roof with their father." Carefully and quietly Dora listened to Lady Earle's plans and arrangements--how her children were to go to Earlescourt and take the position belonging to them.