He was in a high-strung, throbbing, almost wild state of mind at first, but grew calmer under my exhortations.

I had to pay the penalty of receiving a farewell kiss from him, which I much regret, considering its meaning; but he took me so unexpectedly, and in a moment was gone.
Oct.

6 .-- She certainly is better, and even when she found that Charles had been suddenly obliged to leave, she received the news quite cheerfully.

The doctor says that her apparent improvement may be delusive; but I think our impressing upon her the necessity of keeping what has occurred a secret from papa, and everybody, helps to give her a zest for life.
Oct.

8 .-- She is still mending.