Chapter 49

Nay, falter not - 'tis an assured good

To seek the noblest - 'tis your only good

Now you have seen it; for that higher vision

Poisons all meaner choice for evermore.

THAT day Esther dined with old Mr Transome only. Harold sent word that he was engaged and had already dined, and Mrs Transome that she was feeling ill. Esther was much disa