those
persons who never believe themselves in the wrong.

"MISS GERTRUDE FLINT,--I am married, and intend to go abroad on the
28th of April. My daughter will accompany us, and as Mrs. Ellis
dreads the sea, I propose that you join us in New York, and attend
the party as a companion to Emily. I have not forgotten the
ingratitude with which you once slighted a similar offer on my
part, and nothing would compel me to give you another opportunity
to manifest such a spirit, but a desire to promote the happiness of
Emily, and a sincere wish to be of service to a young person who
has been in my family so long that I feel a friendly interest in
providing for her. By complying with our wishes, you will remove
the recollection of your past behaviour; and, if you choose to
return to us, I shall enable you to maintain the place and
appearance of a lady. As we sail the last of the month, it is
important you should write and name the day. I will meet you at the
boat. Mrs. Ellis being anxious to return to Boston, I hope you will
come as soon as possible. I enclose a sum of money to cover
expenses. If you have contracted debts, let me know to what amount,
and I will see that all is paid before you leave. Trusting you are
now come to a sense of your duty, I subscribe myself your friend,

"J. H. GRAHAM."

Gertrude was sitting near a lamp, whose light fell directly upon her
face, which, as she glanced over Mr. Graham's note, flushed crimson with
wounded pride. Dr. Jeremy observed her colour change, and during the few
minutes that Mr. and Miss Arnold stayed to hear the news, he gave an
occasional glance of defiance at the letter, and as soon as they were
gone, begged to be made acquainted with its contents.

"He writes," said Gertrude, "to invite me to accompany them to Europe."

"Indeed!" said Dr. Jeremy, with a low whistle; "and he thinks you'll be
silly enough to pack up and start off at a minute's notice!"

"Why, Gerty," said Mrs. Jeremy, "you'll like to go, shan't you, dear? It
will be delightful."

"Delightful--nonsense! Mrs. Jeremy," exclaimed the doctor; "what is
there delightful, I want to know, in travelling about with an arrogant
old tyrant, his blind daughter, upstart dashy wife, and her two
fine-lady nieces? A pretty position Gertrude would be in--a slave to the
whims of all that company."

"Why, Dr. Jeremy," interrupte