Later on in the day she told me the cause.

She is grieved to lose Lucy as her very own, but she is rejoiced that she is soon to have some one to protect her.

Poor dear, sweet lady! She confided to me that she has got her death warrant.

She has not told Lucy, and made me promise secrecy.

Her doctor told her that within a few months, at most, she must die, for her heart is weakening.