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"I wish that no such effort were necessary,"¡ªbegan a different voice; but with the instinct of delicacy, Bergan set his foot upon the lower step of the piazza in a way to be distinctly heard, and would have done the same had he supposed that the conversation concerned him, which he did not. The voice ceased abruptly, and a gentleman, whom he instantly recognized as his uncle, advanced to meet him. Though he had enough of the Bergan cast of feature to identify him at the first, casual glance, as belonging to the race, it was lost, almost as soon as seen, amid traits widely differing from the ancestral pattern. He was a much more genuine outcome of American soil than the rest of Sir Harry's descendants,¡ªin whom a childhood fed upon old-world family traditions, and a youth spent at Oxford or Cambridge, had availed to preserve the English mould from all but the more unavoidable modifications. The race had always been marked by a greater volume of muscle, a ruddier complexion, and a sturdier texture of character, than was exactly native to the soil. But, in Godfrey Bergan, these characteristics were lacking. Though tall and well-formed, he was spare in figure and thin in face. His complexion had the true American sallowness of tint. In matters of bulk, weight, and coloring,¡ªall the purely animal characteristics,¡ªhe fell far below the standard of his half-brother. By way of indemnity, his figure had more litheness and grace; and his features were more clearly cut, and endowed with a keener vivacity of expression,¡ªapparently, they were informed by a quicker and finer intellect, as well as a gentler spirit.In the hope of finding a clue to the mystery, he took a position near her, when they rose from the table,¡ªleaning with an easy grace against the mantel, while she occupied the low window-seat,¡ªand the two were soon deep in a conversation of absorbing interest. Beginning with books, if slowly led, by the way of the morning's service and sermon, up to vital questions of duty and morals. In its course, it developed so many points of sympathy between the colloquists,¡ªsuch happy correspondence of opinion, without lifeless unanimity,¡ªso many dove-tailed segments of thought, glad to meet in close and completing union,¡ªthat Mr. and Mrs. Bergan, listening, at first, with indulgent interest, finally began to exchange uneasy glances, and, at length, withdrew to the piazza for a hurried consultation."Not now. His two eldest died a few years ago."

With the act, came a thrill of strange enjoyment. It was like the first breath of a new and invigorating atmosphere. That little sign imparted an element of solidity to his plans and aims, hitherto lacking. It marked an epoch in his life. Now, first, he flung himself, with all his strength and energy, into the great struggle of mankind.

"Not very well," good-naturedly replied the young man, taking pity on his companion's inveterate habit of translation, and the delight which it plainly afforded him."Do you know of any respectable family where I should be likely to obtain board, or, at least, lodgings?" was his next inquiry.

¡°It was but a few years ago,¡± she wrote, ¡°that this territory wore the most pleasing appearance. The country was cultivated. The peasants looked cheerful. The towns abounded with riches and festivity. What an alteration at present from such a charming scene! I am not expert at description, neither can my fancy add any horrors to the picture. But sure even conquerors themselves would weep at the hideous prospect now before me.

MARIA THERESA AT THE TOMB OF HER HUSBAND."What is your name?"

"Stay a little. I was often assailed with an equally insane desire to convict the innocent one¡ªwhen he was not my client. Do not look so horrified, for the same motive was at the bottom of both. It was because I saw so clearly that, with an exchange of circumstances,¡ªinherited traits, education, temptation, and so forth,¡ªthere would also be an exchange of persons.""How could he help it?"

Chapter 3 SEEING, BUT UNDERSTANDING NOT.

"I suppose so," said Bergan, smiling,¡ª"that is, since you knew her. She has not changed greatly during my remembrance. She is a young-looking woman yet, for her years; her eyes are still bright, and her cheeks rosy. Our western climate and life have agreed with her well. Yet I cannot fancy her a young lady." ¡°Potsdam, September 7, 1784.

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