The counsels of our friend are of a salutary nature.' It would have made me nervous, but he said it almost good-naturedly, and I was silly enough even to wonder if it could be possible that he was pleased to see me looking less ill.

It was true, Betty, that I was growing stronger.

But it did not last long." "I was afraid not," said Betty.
"An old woman in the lane near Bartyon Wood was ill.

Mr.Ffolliott had asked me to go to see her, and I used to go.

She suffered a great deal and clung to us both.