"The gratification would be cheaply purchased at the price of my life; and if I could preserve hers by the sacrifice, I would gladly make it." "No more of this," cried Hodges, impatiently, "or you will defeat any attempt I may make to cure her.

You had better not remain here.

Your presence agitates her." Gazing wistfully at his daughter, and scarcely able to tear himself away, Thirlby yielded at last to the doctor's advice, and quitted the room.

He was followed by Leonard, who received a hint to the same effect.

On reaching the adjoining room, they found Sir Paul Parravicin walking to and fro in an agitated manner.