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—A well furnished drawing-room, with folding-doors C., ''opening into a corridor. Window with heavy curtains L.U.E. Door R.U.E. Fireplace with fire L. Table with drawing materials L.C. Easy chair R.C. Small work table R., with lady's work basket containing wool, a key, &c. Couch'' L.C.

(glancing out at the window).—The storm seems to have cleared away, and the sun is shining. But what a fearful night it was! The wind blew dreadfully. To think of the poor fishermen who went out to sea yesterday morning!

.—The hurricane was so violent that the great elm in front of Widow Gervaise's cottage, on the beach, was blown down.

(aside to ).—Hush! Don't mention the name of Gervaise in mamma's hearing. She has lost her son, too. He was a sailor, and it is now more than a year since Gervaise had any tidings of him.

(aside to ).—Indeed? I did not know the widow had any children.

(as before).—Yes, an only son—a fine young fellow, who is supposed to have been lost at sea. We never mention