‘Oh, famous. The customary gold band was missing; but a soft gold Chinese ring Spurlock had picked up in Singapore—the characters representing good luck and prosperity—was slipped over Ruth's third finger. Now when I tell you exactly the truth, you will also not believe me. How did you get into this house?’ He shrugged. "The door!—the door!—death!" he added, as he tried the handle, "it is locked—and I am unarmed. ’ Then all at once remembrance made her smile. This adventure of yours has gone on altogether too long; it has become a serious distress to both your aunt and myself. YOU did. “Can’t it be altered? “I suppose an actress is free?. Tears started to the young man's eyes on beholding the change, and it was with difficulty he could command himself sufficiently to make the inquiries he desired to do respecting the former owner of the house.