His father addressed Minna with marked gentleness of manner.

"Rest and recover yourself, my child.

I will see your mother, and set things right." "Don't go away by yourself, my dear," Mrs.Wagner added kindly; "come with me to my room." Mr.Keller entered the drawing-room, and sent Joseph with another message.

"Go up to Madame Fontaine, and say I wish to see her here immediately.".