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What else could I do to save her?"
Even then, in the midst of that sharp sorrow, Valentine could not
help admiring Ronald's brave simplicity, his chivalry, his honor.
"I married her," he said, "and I mean to be true to her. I
thought my father would relent and forgive us, but I fear I was
too sanguine. Since my marriage my father has told me that if I
do not give up Dora he will not see me again. Every day I
resolve to tell him what I have done, but something interferes to
prevent it. I have never seen my wife since our wedding day.
She is still at Eastham. Now, Miss Charteris, be my friend, and
help me."
Bravely enough Valentine put away her sorrow--another time she
would look it in the face; all her thoughts must now be for him.
"I will do anything to serve you," she said, gently. "What can I
do?"
"My mother loves you very much," said Ronald; "she will listen to
you. When I have told her, will you, in your sweet, persuasive
way, interfere for Dora? Lady Earle will be influenced by what
you say."
A quiver of pain passed over the proud, calm face of Valentine
Charteris.


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