Ft Evadne absolutely untrammelled. I have no fear that my little girl will abuse the trust. She is wise beyond her years, with a sense of honor as keen as your own." The Judge's head sank upon his hands. It was for Evadne's good he had persuaded himself. She was too much of a child,--and now,--the letter could not be delivered. It meant disgrace and shame. It was his duty as a father to shield his family from that. How well he could