into the cell, more resembling those of a wild-cat than a human being's. A deep groan came from the window, and the head disappeared instantaneously. Mortimer looked up and glanced around the narrow room suspiciously, and then smiled to think how his fancy had cheated him. The face was Edward Walters. XIV. A CLOUD WITH A SILVER LINING. The Strange Visit―The Lawyer-Walter and Mr. Flint—The Clouds-A Strip of Sunshine-Mortimer. ABOUT two hours after the incident related at the close of our last chapter, Edward Walters stepped from the door of Mrs. Snarle's house, waving his hand kindly to Daisy, who stood on the steps, and watched him till he turned out of Marionstreet. But we must turn back a little. After leaving the Tombs, our friend went in search of Mortimer's residence, actuated by an impulse which he neither attempted to control nor understand an impulse like that which had prompted him to visit the prison. He was led into the little parlor by Mrs. Snarle, to whom he represented |