Thorn's reply to be in any way disheartening--and even if so from his own imperfect acquaintance with the young creature more than from circumstantial knowledge--I shall feel obliged to give her up.
Then I shall regret that I did not give her one trial in spite of other people's prejudices. All her account of herself is reliable enough--yes, I can see that by her face. I like that face of hers.' Miss Aldclyffe put down the pen and left the hotel without writing to Mr. Thorn.