Page:Teleny, or The Reverse of the Medal, t. II.djvu/195

 Oh, Teleny! why did you kill yourself?' I moaned. 'Could you have doubted my forgiveness, my love?'

"He evidently heard me, and tried to speak, but I could not catch the slightest sound.

No, you must not die, I cannot part with you, you are my very life.'

"I felt my fingers pressed slightly, imperceptibly.

"The porter now made his appearance, but he stopped on the threshold frightened, terrified.

A doctor—for mercy's sake, a doctor! Take a carriage—run!' I said, imploringly.

"Other people began to come in. I waved them back.

Shut the door. Let no one else enter, but for God's sake fetch a doctor before it is too late!'

"The people, aghast, stood at a distance, staring at the dreadful sight.

"Teleny again moved his lips.

Hush! silence!' I whispered, sternly. 'He speaks!'

"I felt racked at not being able to understand