They conversed for half an hour longer, but no further reference was made to Miss Arden.

Then Mr.Hendrickson excused himself.

Mrs.Dexter did not see him again.
He left for Boston soon after, on his way to join Miss Arden at Albany.
From the parlor Mrs.Dexter returned to her own rooms, and did not leave them during the day.

She had felt feverish on rising, and was conscious of a pressure on the brain, accompanied by a feeling of lassitude that was unusual.

This condition of the system increased, as the day wore on.