But her face, to which she tried to give a severe and resolute expression, betrayed bewilderment and suffering.

"Dolly!" he said in a subdued and timid voice.

He bent his head towards his shoulder and tried to look pitiful and humble, but for all that he was radiant with freshness and health.

In a rapid glance she scanned his figure that beamed with health and freshness.

" Yes, he is happy and content!" she thought; "while I....