falsehood? She had as much idea of marrying the man as she had of marrying Lord Festiniog. Her motives were not high, we fear. She liked being admired by the man; she liked to see her power over him; and her curiosity was strong. She suspected that he knew something which she desired to know, or that, at all events he could find it out for her, and so oblige Lord Festiniog whom she liked very much there was simply no other motive for her leading the wretched man on.

tenor of that woman's

And yet, the usual

life had been be

fore, and was again, perfectly truthful and loyal.

'I will die for you, Mary, if you choose.' I do not desire that, I want your advice and your assistance, that is all.'

6

They are freely given. May I kiss your hand?'

said.

She thought, and said, 'No.'

That will be for the future I hope,' he

6

Now, let me know what you wish.' Well then, Lord Festiniog seems to me a little mad.'

Well, he will make a good mess in office, but he is certainly sane.'

6

Well, you know best. He says that someone wants to kill Barri, and that is why he has sent him away with George.'

That is very odd,' he said, looking straight at her. Who, on earth, could possibly want to kill the boy?'

'I thought that you might find out,' she said.

if

• Do you wish it found out?' said he.
'I do, very much. Can you find it out
choose?'

you

My dear Mary, all things can be found

out if people choose to give information. If

I find this out, shall I stand more highly

'Not at all. I will go to work.'

'I thank you.' And so she went.

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