Is anything the matter ?" "Nothing,--nothing!" cried the rector testily.

"Go to sleep.

Come, Helen, take my arm, and let me help you." "Helen!" Lois exclaimed, wide awake, and springing from her bed to rush to her cousin.

"What is it ?" she gasped, as she caught sight of the group.
"Nothing, I tell you," said the rector.

"Go to bed at once; you'll take cold." But Helen, seeing the distressed face, put her hands on Lois's shoulders, and pushed her gently back into her room.