Her words were melancholy and mild; and when Paula remarked on this Philippus observed: "It is on the bed of sickness that we learn to know our fellow-creatures.

The frantic girl, who perhaps fell on the son of this house with murderous intent, now reveals her true, sweet nature.

And as for that poor fellow, he is a powerful creature, an honest one too; I would stake my ten fingers on it!" "What makes you so sure of that ?" "Even in his delirium he did hot once scratch or bite, but only defended himself like a man .-- Thank you, now, for your assistance.

If you had not flung the cord round his hands, the game might have ended very differently." "Surely not!" exclaimed Paula decidedly.

"How strong you are, Philip.