Harry felt that this was the best thing that could have happened, for the others were occupied for some time in trying to soothe her, crying quietly to themselves while they did so.

At last her sobs became less violent.
"And now, Harry," Marie said, turning to him, "will you tell us all about it ?" "I will tell you only that your dear father and mother died, as you might be sure they would, calmly and fearlessly, and that they suffered but little.

More than that I cannot tell you now.

Some day farther on, when you can bear it, I will tell you of the events of the last forty-eight hours.

At present I myself dare not think of it, and it would harm you to know it.
"Do not, I pray you, ask me any questions now.