As for Adrian, he was at first very much shocked and grieved at Milly's death, missed her exceedingly, and fancied he had been much fonder of her than he really was; but before very long he fell back to his old pursuits and amusements, and found it not unpleasant to be petted and condoled with over his sad loss. He is now quite in his old form again, and is going up to Eden Castle to pay his promised visit.

Heronmere wrote a very frank and manly letter to Guy; to which, on his recovery, he replied in kind. Several times the young fellow has cordially pressed him to come to them as a sign of forgiveness, but Guy excuses himself, not because he bears any malice or has any dislike to meeting Dolores, but, as he says, because he is quite settled down at home, and has got out of the habit of visiting anywhere. He is very kind and affectionate to his mother, takes an immense interest in his property, is building new cottages everywhere for his

poor-devotes most of his time to doing good in a practical way, is an unfailing friend and visitor to the sick and suffering. And all that he does, he does in remembrance of her-and not one day, nor one hour in the day, does he forget to think of the woman whom, had God willed it so, he would have loved and cherished so dearly.

THE END.

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