His confidence in her, sat more easily upon him than the indecision with which he had twice contended. It was his better nature to be true to her, if it were his worse nature to be wholly selfish. And as yet the better nature had the stronger hold.

“Well, I can spare the evening,” said the schoolmaster. “I am ready to walk with you.”

“Thank you, Mr. Headstone. And I am ready to go.”