She applied herself, with all her energies, to the restoration of her mother; and when she was partially conscious, she attempted to conduct her to the bed.

The poor woman's strength was all gone, and Katy was obliged to call in Mrs.
Howard to assist her.
Mrs.Redburn suffered the most severe and racking pains through the night, and at about twelve o'clock, Katy went to Mr.Sneed's house, and calling up Simon, begged him to go for a doctor.

But the physician's art seemed powerless to soothe her.

All night long the devoted daughter, like an angel of mercy, hovered around the bed, and did all he could in vain attempts to ease the sufferer's pain.
Poor Katy! The sun of prosperity had set, and the night of adversity was coming on..