"I never received a present in my life, and never desired one till now." "But your father must have some money ?" said Judith, inquisitively.
"I know not," replied Nizza, "but I will ask him.

What sum will content you ?" "Bring all you can," returned Judith, "and I will do my best." Nizza then departed, while Judith, with the assistance of Chowles, covered Leonard with blankets, and proceeded to light a fire.

Long before this, the sick youth was restored to animation.

But he was quite light-headed and unconscious of his situation, and rambled about Amabel and her father.

After administering such remedies as she thought fit, and as were at hand, Judith sat down with the coffin-maker beside a small table, and entered into conversation with him.
"Well," said Chowles, in an indifferent tone, as he poured out a glass of brandy, "is it to be kill or cure ?" "I have not decided," replied Judith, pledging him.
"I still do not see what gain there would be in shortening his career," observed Chowles.
"If there would be no gain, there would be gratification," replied Judith.