"What regal robes of gold and crimson! Father, this is the best sunset we have seen yet." "Ay, that it is, David," returned Mr.Carlyon; "but you are looking weary, my boy, and I must be getting you to bed.

Will you ring for Nurse Gibbon, Elizabeth ?" But as she did so she noticed how feebly David walked, and how heavily he leant on his father's arm.
Half an hour later, as Elizabeth was standing on the balcony enjoying the cool spring air, she heard Mr.Carlyon call her loudly.

Then a bell rang, and she and Dinah rushed into David's room.

One look at the changed, livid face told them the truth.

Dinah sent off for the doctor, and she and Elizabeth tried all possible remedies, but in vain.