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 to-morrow, so that, in its name, a certain proposal may be laid before him."

A vivid light came into Helen's eyes, as she asked what the proposal was.

"Let it first be made to your husband," said Hierons, in a tone kind and gentle, "before I disclose it to you. He may or may not feel at liberty to accede to it. One hopes sincerely that he will. And in any event it may help to lessen his doubts, by convincing him of the absolute bona fides of those whom he now stigmatizes as visionaries and fanatics. In the meantime, my dear Mrs. Endor, keep up your heart."