Was she going to die?
Did they think so, and was this the reason of Henry's unwonted tenderness?
and sinking back upon her pillows, she wept as only those weep to whom, in the full flush of youth and beauty, death comes a dreaded and unwelcome guest.
"I cannot die,--I will not die," said she at last, rousing herself with sudden energy; "I feel that within me which says I shall not die.
The air of Glenwood will do me good, and grandma's skill in nursing is wonderful." Consoled by these reflections, she became more calm, and had her father now given his consent for her to remain in Boston, she would of her own accord have gone to Glenwood.
* * * * * The morning train bound for Albany stood in the depot, waiting the signal to start; and just before the final "all aboard" was sounded, a handsome equipage drove slowly up, and from it alighted Mr.Lincoln, bearing in his arms his daughter, whose head rested wearily upon his shoulder.

Accompanying him were his wife, Jenny, and a gray-haired man, the family physician.

Together they entered the rear car, and instantly there was a hasty turning of heads, a shaking of curls, and low whispers, as each noticed and commented upon the unearthly beauty of Rose, who in her father's arms, lay as if wholly exhausted with the effort she had made.
The sight of her, so young, so fair, and apparently so low, hushed all selfish feelings, and a gay bridal party who had taken possession of the ladies' saloon, immediately came forward, offering it to Mr.
Lincoln, who readily accepted it, and laying Rose upon the long settee, he made her as comfortable as possible with the numerous pillows and cushions he had brought with him.

As the creaking engine moved slowly out of Boston, Rose asked that the window might be raised, and leaning upon her elbow, she looked out upon her native city, which she was leaving for ever.

Some such idea came to her mind; but quickly repressing it, she turned towards her father, saying with a smile, "I shall be better when I see Boston again." Mr.Lincoln turned away to hide a tear, for he had no hope that she would ever return.