If he dies, I must die too.

Oh! I don't know what I am saying, I am so utterly crushed down! It would be such a kindness if you would go away, and let no one come to me.

I know Mrs.Forbes is so good, she will forgive me.

I will say good-by to you all before I go to-morrow morning; but I must think now." For one moment he stood looking at her as if he longed to comfort her by more words.

He thought better of it, however, and silently left the room.
For a long time Ellinor sat still; now and then taking up Miss Monro's letter, and re-reading the few terrible details.