ETHEL CHURCHILL.
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CHAPTER XL.
THE END.
Farewell!
Shadows and scenes that have, for many hours,
Been my companions; I part, from ye like friends—
Dear and familiar ones—with deep sad thoughts,
And hopes, almost misgivings!
"Forgive me," said Lord Norbourne, as he led the bride into the little chapel, where, at his desire, the marriage was to take place, "if, with vain confidence in myself, I, too rashly took the happiness of others into my own keeping. Forgive me for the sake of my lost Constance, whose place to me you will fill, while this life lasts!"
Ethel could not speak, but her look was
