I'm sometimes happier--sometimes quite happy--but I'm very low to-night, Lily,' answered she.
Then Lily comforted and caressed her friend.

And I must confess she was very curious, too, and nothing but a terror of possessing a secret under such terms, withheld her from hearing Gertrude's confession.

But on her way home she thanked Heaven for her resolution, and was quite sure that she was happier and better for it.
They were roused by Aunt Becky's knock at the hall-door, and her voice and Dominick's under the window..