The events of yesterday flashed instantly upon her mind; and she sprang from her bed and began dressing in haste.
She must learn as speedily as possible how Edward was; not worse, surely, for Arthur had promised faithfully to call her at once if there should be any unfavorable change during the night.

Still, a light tap at the door made her start, and turn pale; and she opened it with a trembling hand.
Ella stood there with a bright, smiling countenance.

"Good-morning, coz," she said gayly.

"I bring you good news,--two pieces of it.

Ned is almost himself again; Arthur is entirely satisfied that there is no serious injury,--internal or otherwise; and Miss Deane has already set out for her home, leaving me to give you her adieus.