Year: 1869

Mary remained alone in her room
till the following morning. Ellen had
attended 10 the tea-table. and when
the doctor did not see his daughter
coming 10 it. he not even asked for
her


Seeing that he was in very bad
humor and not in a mood to talk, IL
len soon after left him and withdrew
10 her own apartment.


In the morning Mary seemed Ia be
more composed: still change had
come over her which she could not
hide. Her manners were grave, and
when Ellen and her father accompa-
MED her 10 the station. she parted
from them without shedding tear.
There was something frightful in her
composure. but her father did not seem
Ia observe il. Perhaps he did not
want to notice it, for he talked as
kindly TO her as he could. When the
train started. he called after her that
he hoped she would enjoy herself he
himself would come and fetch her
home.


Ellen was much depressed when she
returned home with the doctor. She
had in vain endeavored TO find cause
for Mary's behavior and the scene be
tween her and her father. Mary's cold
farewell hai filled her heart with sor-
row il seemed To have caused her
great aversion only 10 shake hands
with her, and vet they had been friends
ever since childhood.


The doctor did not speak much on
the way home. But after entering the
house. when Ellen wished to go To her
room. he asked her to stay with him in
the parlor.


Take seat, Ellen. he said rath-
er hastily Il wish 10 speak to you, "
he added. walking up and down the
room. When near her again. he sud
denly stopped.


Did Mary tell YOU why she did not
like to 90 to her aunt's, or why she
wanted 10 remain here." he asked.
looking iixedly at her.


No, replied Ellen. without show
ing the least embarrassment. He saw
that she spoke truth.


You must have wondered at her be-
havior," he continued.


Il must confess that don't under
stand il. Ellen replied Il am not
aware of having hurt he feelings. a"


IL know that, Ellen, the doctor
said in a milder tone, ..but | am at n
loss TO discover why she desired to
stay here. More than once she begged
Of me-I think you were present on
one occasion-to give her the permis-
sion to pay short visit to B. l
always objected to it; l should not
have done so, but did not like to part
with her; l know l would have felt
solitary in this big house without any
one to talk to coming home. really
blame myself that ] did not send her
months ago my way Of educating her
was not the right one. see it now.
But as Mary has a very good and gem
tie character, l trust my sister will
easily be able to repair the mistakes
have made in this matter. Twill not
make it a secret from you, Ellen, that it
is nv intention to leave Mary for-some
time in B. did not like to tell
her SO when she left US, so as not to
make the parting too painful for her.
After while she will find pleasure in
the more exciting life of large city
and quietly acquiesce in my will. 1t
has cost me more pain than she can
presume to take this resolve the more
as deprived you Of companion and
knew that you would feel lonely. But
had to do it, Ellen, and / hope that
for the present you will be satisfied
with my company.


Ellen assured him tho she liked to
be at his house, and could only be
grateful for the kind reception and for
the love shown her.


'.You must look upon me in the
light Of father, he went on, land
trust YOU will have the same confidence
in me you had in him. II you wish
for any thing, Ellen, speak openly, and
whenever it is in my power to fulfill
your desires. I shall most gladly dc
so. Come as often - You like into
nv room without fear Of intruding q
friendly chat is one Of the comforts ol
life."


He had given her his hand and
glanced at her With his dark, penetrat'