My husband had not come back, and I would not delay any longer after receiving your letter.

I am very glad I came.

My poor grandfather seemed so pleased to see me.

He was wandering a little when I first came in, but brightened wonderfully afterwards, and quite understood who I was." The old man awoke presently.

He was in a semi-delirious state, but seemed to know his granddaughter, and clung to her, calling her by name with senile fondness.