But she toiled on and on, hoping to feel better soon.

At last her probation ended.

But the determined and ambitious spirit that had kept her up, now gave way.
Martin knew the day when her apprenticeship expired, and without asking why, followed the impulse that prompted him, and called upon her in the evening.
"Is any thing the matter, Mrs.Turner ?" he asked, with a feeling of alarm, on entering the house and catching a glance at the expression of that lady's countenance.
"Oh, yes, Mr.Martin, Mary is extremely ill," she replied, in evident painful anxiety.
"What ails her ?" he asked, showing equal concern.
"I do not know, Mr.Martin.She came home this evening, and as soon as she reached her chamber fainted away.

I sent for the doctor immediately, and he says that she must be kept very quiet, and that he will be here very early in the morning again.

I am afraid she has overworked herself.