Who can tell if they may not come this very night to remove me to prison--to punish me for you, my children, my beloved children!--Be calm, be calm! I shall remain here until morning, at least," added she.
She turned to the nurse, who, with anxious face and folded hands, stood at the farthest corner of the room.

"Go, now, Louisa--go, and take something to eat.

You must be hungry and tired.

Buy at the next store what you need; but do not stop to talk with any one or repeat my name.
Then return quickly, and take care of the children.

Do not trouble yourself about me--I need nothing more." "But you must eat something, mamselle; you must have some supper!" Wilhelmine shook her head, refusing, and returned quickly to her own room..