The Major folded his arms round her, holding her to him as if she was a

child, and kissed her head. "I will not change, dear Amelia," he said.

"I ask for no more than your love. I think I would not have it

otherwise. Only let me stay near you and see you often."

"Yes, often," Amelia said. And so William was at liberty to look and

long--as the poor boy at school who has no money may sigh after the

contents of the tart-woman's tray.




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