His attendants drew aside the curtain, and while their eyes glared with horror at the spectacle which they beheld, those of Mr.Hallet overflowed with tears.
After considerable pause, he once more turned to me.

"My dear girl, this sight is not for you.

Can you confide in my care, and that of Mrs.
Baynton's?
We will see performed all that circumstances require." I made strenuous opposition to this request.

I insisted on remaining near her till she were interred.

His remonstrances, however, and my own feelings, shewed me the propriety of a temporary dereliction.