As in the case of Sarah, however, all these comforts, and the source from whence they proceeded, were shrouded in mystery.

It is true, Mrs.Dalton smiled in a melancholy way when any inquiries were made about the matter, and shaking her head, declared, that although she knew, it was out of her power to break the seal of secrecy, or violate the promise she had made to their unknown benefactor.
Sarah's fever was dreadfully severe, and for some time after her removal from the shed, there was little hope of her recovery.

Our friend, the pedlar, paid her a visit in the very height of her malady, and without permission, given or asked, took the liberty, in her father's absence, of completely removing her raven hair, with the exception, as in Mave's case, of those locks which adorn the face and forehead, and, to his shame and dishonesty be it told, without the slightest offer of remuneration..