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Rh changed? why does my blood rush into a hell of tumult at a few words? I'm sure I should be myself were I once among the heather on those hillsOpen the window again wide, fasten it open! Quick, why don't you move?"

"Because, I won't give you your death of cold," I answered.

"You won't give me a chance of life, you mean," she said sullenly. "However, I'm not helpless yet, I'll open it myself."

And sliding from the bed before I could hinder her, she crossed the room, walking very uncertainly, threw it back, and bent out, careless of the frosty air that cut about her shoulders as keen as a knife.

I entreated, and finally attempted to force her to retire. But I soon found her delirious strenghstrength [sic] much surpassed mine; (she was delirious I became convinced by her subsequent actions, and ravings.)

There was no moon, and every thing beneath lay in misty darkness; not a light