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222 of her lady, to whom she had, with much more truth than prudence, related the events of the morning. "A friend in need is a friend indeed," cried the invalid, who was a little fond of proverbs. "I am so glad to see you, for you are the only person who can tell me what is to be done in this distressing case." "Make yourself easy, Lady Anne, for the present. Cutlet's bill is paid, and, when you are able to sit up, you can give Palmy the money; don’t hurry yourself about it." "I do not intend; but I was alluding to Fanchette. I fear she has robbed me, and what can I do without her? I shall never be fit to be seen again." "Never fear. You told me three days ago that you thought Helen managed you the better of the two." "So she does; why is she not here now? it is four hours and a half since she went to bed; sleep enough for a young woman, in all conscience." "And little enough, in all conscience; for the young require rest and food more than their elders. However, I must inform you, that Helen has had a bad fit in our house, and is now laid down."