I do ask it in the humility of a broken heart.

But go--go--if you would not see me die.' "Terrified at my ghastly countenance, Peggy commanded the nurse to take the child from the room.

Theresa followed with lingering steps, casting back upon me a glance of pity and remorse.

I never saw her again.
"'And now, Peggy,' said I, 'you are the only friend I have in the wide world.

Yet I must leave you.