"How beautiful the harbor is to-day! And yet how sullen the fort
looks," said the young cadet as he surveyed the scene. "I see the
flag of my country floating, and all is peaceful and quiet in the
waters. Thank God for such a country! But I must hasten to my
duties."






CHAPTER VI.





"LEAH, dear, what troubles you this morning? Your melancholy look
distresses me. Is it any sorrow that you dare not unfold to your
loving

"LIZZIE?"

These lines Lizzie Heartwell slipped into the leaves of a book that
lay upon Leah's desk, while she was absent at a music recitation.

By and by the bell sounded for the half hour's release from study.
Then Leah stepped across the room, and gently taking Lizzie by the
arm, said, "Come, let's walk."