moment, and Denis found himself excluded.

He did not wish, however, to part from her in anger; so, after having
attempted to look through the, keyhole of the door, and applied his eye
in vain to the window, he at length spoke.

"Is there any body within but yourself, Susy?"

He received no reply.

"I say, Susy--_dilecta juventutis meae_--touching the
recommendation--now don't be crying--touching the recommendation of
another husband, by all the classics that ever were mistranslated, I
meant nothing but the purest of consolation. If I did, may I be reduced
to primeval and aboriginal ignorance! But you know yourself, that they
never prospered who prevented a _rara avis_ like me from entering the
church--from laboring in the vineyard, and cultivating the grape. Don't
be hathenish; but act with a philosophy suitable to so dignified an
occasion--Farewell! _Macte virtute_, and be firm. I swear again by all
the class--"

The appearance of a neighbor caused him to cut short his oath. Seeing
that the man approached the house, he drew off, and returned home, more
seriously affected by Susan's agitation than he was willing to admit
even to himself.

This triumph over his affection was, in fact, only the conquest of
one passion over another. His attachment to Susan Connor was
certainly sincere, and ere the prospects of his entering Maynooth were
unexpectedly brought near him, by the interference of Father Finnerty,