THE first signs of reviving life had begun to appear, when Marceline answered the bell.

In a few minutes more, it was possible to raise Mrs.Gallilee and to place her on the sofa.

Having so far assisted the servant, Mr.Gallilee took Zo by the hand, and drew back.

Daunted by the terrible scene which she had witnessed from her hiding-place, the child stood by her father's side in silence.

The two waited together, watching Mrs.Gallilee.
She looked wildly round the room.