The Heir Of Bendersleigh; Or, The Freemason's Promise.

lesson for my future good—it may be that this trouble is but to chasten me , but while I concede the possibility of that , I cannot but feel the anguish of the wound which has been inflicted to produce the lesson . " "All ' s for the best , Henry , " said Mr . Grainger . A doubtful creed , Sir , " replied Henry , pacing the room . "You witt not think so as your life advances . I can understand full well the passion that is consuming you—I can understand the anguish of the wound you speak of , and I can see the possibility of how soon it may ? je healed by the course indicated . "

"Alas , Sir , cold philosophy and a young heart ' s hope , are ill-assorted ¦ ior communion , " said Henry , sadly . " Not so , " replied Mr . Grainger . " The victories we achieve upon ourscives are the consolidation of our own happiness . " " I cannot argue with you , Sir , upon such , a subject ; " said Henry , in a melancholy tone . " You will go with me to-morrow , then ? " replied Mr . Grainier , in an enquiring tone .

"Why ! oh , why can you wish me to do so ? " replied Henry , stopping before the old man and looking him full in his face . " Because your presence will support Harriet , in the trial which I admit it is that- she has to go through , " replied Mr . Grainger . " Harriet [ " ' exclaimed Henry Elliotson , in a tone of sorrowful astonishment , " yon surely cannot mean what von say ?" " I seldom say what I do not mean , Henry , " replied Mr . Grainier " and I say again , that on Harriet ' s account t wish you to be present to-morrow . ''

CHAPTER II . —HOW MR . AUGUSTUS RAKER MADE PREPARATION FOR HIS HAPPINESS . GABRIEL Hunter stopped the discussion narrated in the last Chapter , by putting his head into the office and announcing that a youn » ' woman wished to have audience with Mr . Grainger ; and before that gentleman had time to consider whether the

application should be granted or not the lady unceremoniously forced herself past Gabriel , into the presence of Mi' . Grainger , notwithstanding the strenuous and rather un ^ aUant attempt of the old clerk , to keep her back . ° " Why , Rachel ! " exclaimed Mr . Grainger , in a tone of merry surprise " what brina-s you here ? " . '

* Oh , . fiir . Grainger—Oh , Mr . Henry , excuse the liberty , but I have been" m town about to-morrow ' s business , and being in this neighbourhood I made so bold as to come in here , Sir , " turning to Mr . Grainger , "to let you know how the young missis takes on , Sir , about the marriage to morrow . Henry Elliotsonrather abruptlwent towards the do to leave the

, y or , room , and Mr . Grainger observing him , said , "I shall see you again this afternoon , Henry ?" "Yes Sir ; " was Henry ' s short reply , and he went out of the office , leaving llachel and Mr . Grainger together .