said Lizzie.

Leah laid her arms around Lizzie's neck at these words, and bending
her head kissed her again and again.

"Now I am done, let's sit here by the window that looks out toward
the sea, and have our chat."






CHAPTER XI.





"TO-DAY you leave me, Lizzie," Leah began; "leave poor Leah with no
one--" then she stopped.

"Why do you hesitate? Is there something that troubles you?" Lizzie
asked, observing Leah's hesitation.

"Yes," Leah said faintly, "there is something that troubles
me--something that I fear to tell even you, dear Lizzie."

"Can't you trust me?"