Of the birth of his baby he had but a vague intimation.

A rumor was abroad that it had died, but he could learn nothing certain.

In his distress and uncertainty he called on Dr.
Radcliffe, who replied to his questions with a cold evasion.

"It was put out to nurse," said the doctor, "and that is all I know about it." Beyond this he would say nothing.
Granger was not taken to the State's prison after his sentence, but to an insane asylum.

Reason gave way under the terrible ordeal through which he had been made to pass.
"Mother," said Edith, one day, in a tone that caused Mrs.Dinneford's heart to leap.