Her mother had an excellent constitution.

The notion of her mother being seriously ill was silly.

In a few hours she would be with her mother, and would be laughing at these absurd night-fears.

In any case there would assuredly be a letter from Sarah Gailey by the first post, so that before starting she would have exact information.

She succeeded, partially, in reassuring herself for a brief space; but soon she was more unhappy than ever in the clear conviction of her wrongdoing.