Admit her, by all means." The Sister came in.

She had a large veil on.

Sir Charles received her with profound respect, and thanked her, with some little hesitation, for her kind attention to him.

She stopped him by saying that was merely her duty.

"But," said she, softly, "words fell from you, on the bed of sickness, that touched my heart; and besides I happen to know the lady." "You know my Bella!" cried Sir Charles.