read Fanny’s journal as Dr. Lacey, we will here give a few brief extracts:



April—"Cease your wild beatings, my heart. Mr. Wilmot is promised to
Julia. He will never be mine, but nought can prevent my loving him; ay,
forever and ever."



August 1st—"I do not believe I am indifferent to Mr. Wilmot, but he will
be true to his vows—he will wed Julia; and this doctor that bothers me so,
what of him? Why, he is wealthy, and high, and handsome—but I do not love
him; yet if he offers himself I shall say yes, for, as Mrs. Carrington
says, ’he is a great catch.’"



Sept. 5—"Mr. Wilmot is dead, and with him died my poor, poor heart. Had he
lived, he possibly might have turned to me, for Julia knew how much I
loved him. Dear, generous Julia, how I wish Dr. Lacey would love her, for
she is more worthy of him than I am."



Jan. 1—"Heigh ho, I’m engaged to Dr. Lacey! Who would think it? Now I am
happy! Oh, no. Out in the graveyard lies one who could have made me happy.
Ought I thus to deceive Dr. Lacey? Why, yes; if he is satisfied, it is
well enough. I am ambitious, and if I can’t marry for love, I will for
money. And then he’s given me so beautiful a piano. Oh, I hope he’ll send