He bled her freely, as there appeared to be much visceral congestion, and an active inflammation of the tonsils, larynx, and air passages, with a most violent fever.

After this she lay very still, and seemed much relieved.

But, half an hour after the doctor had left, the fever rallied again, with burning intensity.

Her face swelled rapidly, and the soreness of her throat increased.

About nine o'clock the doctor came in again, and upon examining the child's throat, found it black and deeply ulcerated.
"What do you think of her, doctor ?" asked the poor mother, eagerly.
"I think her very ill, madam--and, I regret to say, dangerously so." "Is it scarlet fever, doctor ?" "It is, madam.