*' I am going to see you safely up town,"
he said, as he put my hand through his
arm, and bade me gather my cloak around
me ; " then I shall come for you," he went
on, smiling. " You are too young and
pretty to run about alone after dark."

I laughed, it seemed so good to be
looked after, to have some one care
whether or not you were tired or troubled.
We walked gaily up the avenue; it
looked bright and cheerful, with its long
rows of gleaming lamps, and the passers-
by hurried along, as though bound on
pleasant errands. Music, lights and gay
company were awaiting me, yet I drew
nearer to my friend with an instinctive
longing for protection and companionship.
** Not afraid, eh ? " said Kenneth, look«
ing down on me.
