Her mother undressed her and put her to bed, and the child sank off immediately into a heavy sleep.

For some time Mrs.Parker stood bending over her with a feeling of unusual tenderness for the child.

She also felt concern, but not arising from any definite cause.

The fear of extreme sickness and impending death she had not yet known.

That was one of the lessons she had still to learn.
In the morning little Rachel awoke with a severe chill, accompanied by vomiting.