I was interested in her, she bore her sufferings so meekly." "And poor Lilla, how is she ?" "She suffers much, but behaves admirably.

Ellen says her self-control is extraordinary, when we remember she was one of those beings who could never conceal a single feeling.

Her poor father seems to look to her now as his sole blessing and support; she soothes his sorrow so quietly, so tenderly, and ever tries to prevent his thoughts dwelling on the stigma which Cecil's disgraceful conduct has cast upon his name.

I trust time will restore that calm tranquillity which he has enjoyed the last year, but I must own I fear it.

If this moody irritability continue, Lilla will have much to bear, but she will do her duty, and that will bring its own reward." A faint and scarcely audible sigh escaped from Emmeline as she spoke.
Mrs.Cameron, without noticing, asked when she expected her brothers to return home from London.
"Herbert takes orders next week, and they return together very soon afterwards.