“As I have been guilty, not of indiscretion only, but of a crime,” said he, gravely, “I must face the consequences, be they what they may.” Then Arminell drew a long breath. She recovered her composure for a moment. She recalled what had been her judgment on her father when she thought him guilty. “I also,” she said, and her voice was harsh, “I also have been guilty, not of folly only, but of a crime. I have sinned against my dear, dear father. I will not go to my Aunt Hermione. I will not go back to Orleigh.” “But the repentant prodigal,” said Welsh, “in the Gospel story did return.” “When the father was at home to receive him,” answered Arminell, sharply. “There is not—” She drew another long breath; and then said, “I also will face the consequences.” END OF VOL II. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ _BY THE SAME AUTHOR._ -------------- S. BARING GOULD, M.A. -------------- =HISTORIC ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS.= Demy 8vo, 10s. 6d. [Now Ready. “Striking into the dark side-paths of history, we have a collection of exciting and entertaining chapters. The volume is delightful reading.”—_Times._ “The entire contents are stimulating and delightful.”—_Notes and Queries._ =OLD COUNTRY LIFE.= With numerous Illustrations and Initial Letters by W. PARKINSON, F. D. BEDFORD, and F. MASEY. Large Crown 8vo, 10s. 6d. A limited number of copies on large paper will also be printed. [_On November 18._ -------------- _CONTENTS._ CHAP. I. OLD COUNTY FAMILIES. II. THE LAST SQUIRE. III. COUNTRY HOUSES. IV. THE OLD GARDEN. V. THE COUNTRY PARSON. VI. THE HUNTING PARSON. VII. COUNTRY DANCES. VIII. OLD ROADS. IX. FAMILY PORTRAITS. X. THE VILLAGE MUSICIANS. XI. THE VILLAGE BARD. XII. OLD SERVANTS. XIII. THE HUNT. XIV. THE COUNTY TOWN. =JAEL AND OTHER STORIES. (In February.)= =YORKSHIRE ODDITIES. New and Cheaper Edition. (In the Press.)= ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE Punctuation has been normalized. Variations in hyphenation have been retained as they were in the original publication. The following changes have been made: