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260 reason. Her heart was broken because I ran away. I never imagined she would feel like that.”

“Do not worry too much about it now, dear,” Marion advised. “You are very weak yet. When you are stronger we shall talk it all over. You must go to bed now and get a good sleep. I shall sit up for a while, and watch until Kate comes. She said she would stay with us to-night.”

“Do you think the doctor will be here to-morrow?” Zell asked.

“Perhaps so. If he is at Big Chance, it should not take him long to make the journey.”

“Oh, I hope he will come soon, and bring good news about Tim. Surely the good Lord won’t let Tim die when I want him so much. You understand, don’t you, Miss?”

“Indeed I do,” Marion replied, giving the girl an affectionate kiss. “Lovers understand many things which are hidden from others. But, there, you must go right to bed. I shall come presently and tuck you in.”