n would never have known her again.

But every one remarked that when the lady and the student were
introduced to each other their mutual agitation could not be concealed.
And every one marveled about its cause.

Alden Lytton found fair Emma Cavendish more beautiful than ever, and he
now no longer tried to deny to himself the truth that his heart was
devoted to her in the purest, highest, noblest love that ever inspired
man.

"Do you know, Mr. Lytton, where Mrs. Grey has gone? She did not tell me
in her letter where she intended to go; I believe she had not then quite
made up her mind as to her destination," said Miss Cavendish.

"I was not even aware of her departure until I learned it from Mrs.
Wheatfield this evening," answered Alden Lytton.

"Then no one knows. But I suppose we shall learn when we hear from her,"
said Emma, with a smile.

Then Alden produced cards for the Commencement, with tickets inclosed
for reserved seats in the best part of the hall, which he had been
careful to secure for his party. These he gave into the charge of Mr.
Lyle, who was to attend the ladies to the University.

And then, as it was growing late, the two gentlemen arose and took
leave.

They left the house together and walked down the street as far as the
corner, where Alden Lytton paused and said:

"Our ways separate here, I am sorry to say. I have to walk a mile out to
the University. Your hotel is about twenty paces up the next street, on
your right. You will be sure to find it."

And Alden lifted his hat and was about to stride rapidly away when Mr.
Lyle laid his hand on his arm and said:

"One moment. I did not know our paths parted so soon or I might have
spoken as we left the house. The fact is, I have a very large sum of
money--ten thousand dollars--sent me to be paid to you as soon as you
shall have taken your degree. It is to be employed in the purchase of a
law library and in the renting and furnishing of a law office in the
best obtainable location. I wish to turn this money over to you as soon
as possible."

"It is from my unknown guardian, I presume," said Alden, gravely.

"Yes, it is from your unknown guardian."

"Then we will talk of this after the Commencement. I hardly know, Mr.
Lyle, whether I ought to accept anything more from this lavish
benefactor of ours. I may never be able to repay what we already owe
him."

"You need have no hesitation in accepting assistance from this man, as I
have ofte