You will repent it!--you will repent it!" "Do not torment her thus, madam," cried Alizon, who with Dorothy looked at the strange scene with mingled apprehension and wonderment.

"Much as I desire to know the secret of my birth, I would not obtain it thus." As she uttered these words, the old woman contrived to shuffle off, and disappeared behind the tomb.
"Why did you interpose, Alizon," cried Mistress Nutter, somewhat angrily, and dropping her hands.

"You broke the power I had over her.

I would have compelled her to speak." "I thank you, gracious lady, for your consideration," replied Alizon, gratefully; "but the sight was too painful." "What has become of her--where is she gone ?" cried Dorothy, peeping behind the tomb.

"She has crept into this vault, I suppose." "Do not trouble yourelf about her more, Dorothy," said Mistress Nutter, resuming her wonted voice and wonted looks.