He was helpless and nervous; and often wished change of position, thereby hoping to gain momentary relief.

The calls upon Frado were consequently more frequent, her nights less tranquil.

Her health was impaired by lifting the sick man, and by drudgery in the kitchen.

Her ill health she endeavored to conceal from James, fearing he might have less repose if there should be a change of attendants; and Mrs.Bellmont, she well knew, would have no sympathy for her.

She was at last so much reduced as to be unable to stand erect for any great length of time.