"
"I thank you for reminding me of my oath," said the still resentful
Ellen, biting her pretty nether lip with vexation; "I might else have
proved forgetful!"
"Ah! female natur' is awakened in her," said the old man, shaking his
head in a manner to show how much he was disappointed in the result;
"but it manifests itself against the true spirit!"
"Ellen!" cried the young stranger, who until now had been an attentive
listener to the parley, "since Ellen is the name by which you are
known--"
"They often add to it another. I am sometimes called by the name of my
father."
"Call her Nelly Wade at once," muttered Paul; "it is her rightful
name, and I care not if she keeps it for ever!"
"Wade, I should have added," continued the youth. "You will
acknowledge that, though bound by no oath myself, I at least have
known how to respect those of others. You are a witness yourself that
I have forborne to utter a single call, while I am certain it could
reach those ears it would gladden so much. Permit me then to ascend
the rock, singly; I promise a perfect indemnity to your kinsman,
against any injury his effects may sustain.
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