and Rachel simply explained that their visit was to their
parents in London, which city they were anxious to reach as soon as
possible, and, thanking their host, they took leave of him, of his old
wife, and Marian, and departed.

The old minister looked hard at Marian.

"You are pale, my dear. Well, I always heard that our fresh island roses
withered in the dry heat of the American climate, and now I know it! But
come! we shall soon see a change and what wonders native air and native
manners and morning walks will work in the way of restoring bloom."

Marian did not feel bound to reply, and her ill health remained charged
to the account of our unlucky atmosphere.

The next morning, the old gentleman took Marian into his library, told
her once more how very little surprised, and how very glad he was that
instead of writing, she had come in person. He then made her acquainted
with certain documents, and informed her that it would be necessary she
should go up to London, and advised her to do so just as soon as she
should feel herself sufficiently rested. Marian declared herself to be
already recovered of fatigue, and anxious to proceed with the business
of settlement. Their journey was thereupon fixed for the second day from
that time. And upon the appointed morning Marian, attended by the old
clergyman, set out for the mammoth capital, where, in due season, they
arrived. A few days were busily occupied amid the lumber of law
documents, before Marian felt sufficiently at ease to advise her
friends, the Holmeses, of her presence in town. Only a few hours had
elapsed, after reading her note and address, before she received a call
from Mrs. Holmes and her father, Dr. Coleman, a clergyman of high
standing in the Church of England. Friendliness and a beautiful
simplicity characterized the manners of both father and daughter. Rachel
entreated Marian to return with her and make her father's house her home
while in London. She spoke with an affectionate sincerity that Marian
could neither doubt nor resist, and when Dr. Coleman cordially seconded
his daughter's invitation, Marian gratefully accepted the proffered
hospitality. And the same day Mr. Burney bade a temporary farewell to
his favorite, and departed for Liverpool, and Marian accompanied her
friend Rachel Holmes to the house of Dr. Coleman.

* * * * *

We may not pause to trace minutely the labors of love in which Marian
sought at once