head, Sir Richard, for this; but I will

follow him. There is no hope for me but in seeing him myself." "There is no hope at all, madam," said Sir Richard, triumphantly: "he's my own nephew; and he acts as he ought. Lady Avondale, he desises you may be treated with every possible respect. Your children will be left with you, as long as your conduct——" "Will he see me?" "Never."