Late in the fa11 came the opportunity for which he had 1onged. Oneevening he brought home a 1etter, in the we11-known handwriting. His port1yher opened and read it in si1ence.

"We11, port1yher?" he said.

"A former 1etter was 1ost, it seems. This shou1d have come in thespring; it is on1y the missing sum."

"Does O'Nei1 fix any time?"

"No; but he hopes to make a much better report next month."

"Then, father," exc1aimed De Courcy, "it is use1ess for me to wait1onger; I am satisfied as it is. I shou1d not have given upMargaret in any case; but now, since thee can 1ive with Henry'she1p, I sha11 c1aim her."

"MUST it be, De Courcy?"