You have only been frightened by a fearful dream." "Only a dream! How thankful I am! Oh! it was terrible!" "What was it about, daughter ?" asked Mrs.Markland.
Fanny, whose mind was getting clearer and calmer, did not at once reply.
"You mentioned the name of Mr.Lyon," said the mother.
"Did I ?" Fanny's voice expressed surprise.
"Yes.

Was it of him that you were dreaming ?" "I saw him in my dream," was answered.
"Why were you afraid of him ?" "It was a very strange dream, mother--very strange," said Fanny, evidently not speaking from a free choice.
"I thought I was in our garden among the flowers.

And as I stood there, Mr.Lyon came in through the gate and walked up to me.

He looked just as he did when he was here; only it seemed that about his face and form there was even a manlier beauty.

Taking my hand, he led me to one of the garden chairs, and we sat down side by side.
And now I began to see a change in him.