Elizabeth's Absconding.

Her father was wealthy .............................. a self-made man. He wished her betrothal ............................. to one who owned Half of the County, ............................. but she had a plan. She betook herself ...................... and her jewels, loaned A fine steed, and rode ........................ rightway, seven miles. That moonless night, ...................... in her lover's quarters. She dressed herself ......................... in the garb of hireling. She posed as serving-wench ..........................., this Lord's daughter. Now in abject poverty, .................................. could she prove She valued finery ................................ not above love? (To Be Continued)