Oh, tell me, is she going to die ?" "Her recovery is doubtful.

If she has other near relatives who care to see her alive, I advise you to summon them with all speed." "Oh dear! oh dear! you must save her!" cried Virginia frantically, wringing her hands.

"I can't have her die.

They'll say I killed her! But every word I said was true; she did all in her power to make the match that has ruined my happiness and all my prospects for life." "So you, her own daughter, have brought this on by cruel taunts and reproaches!" the physician said in a tone of mingled contempt and indignation.

"I hope you feel that the least you can do now is to take the best possible care of her." "How can I ?" sobbed Virginia.