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 to know at home. But never mind about her now. I am all tired out, grandmother, and I think I will go to bed now—it has been a very hard day to me. I am weary all over, in body and mind; I do not think there is a bone in my body that does not ache, and my head and heart the worst of all; I hope I shall feel better to-morrow—and so good-night, grandmother."

And Alice kissed her fondly and left her; but for hours after, Goody Campbell sat silent and motionless, just where Alice left her. But if she moved not, her restless thoughts roved far and wide in vivid recollections of the past; which, if the working of her features might be regarded as indicative of their nature, were any thing but satisfactory.