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Rh chief anxiety was that he should be disturbed as little as possible. The wish however was at once obeyed, and, in a few minutes, Mr. Dalton was in the room.

"Eda, fetch the children, but do not hurry them," said the sufferer, striving to raise herself on the pillow. She was unequal to the exertion, and sank back on her husband's extended arm.

"Yes, here," whispered she, resting her head on his shoulder. "I wished to speak to you, Albert," said she, "but, now I see you, I have nothing to say. Yes, thank you for all your kindness to a weak, suffering creature, who must often have tried your patience." A closer pressure to his heart was all Mr. Dalton's answer, his lips quivered, but in silence; and, for an instant, he turned his face aside. The children, though their little feet were stealing along, were now heard.

"Indiana, they must not disturb you," exclaimed Mr. Dalton.

"I must, I must, see them," cried she, more