"The brain, overwrought, will soon give way to madness, and then a welcome death will spare me the life of a maniac.

I do not speak idly," she continued, observing the look they cast upon her; "from the depths of my mind, a voice whispers that my troubles on earth will soon be o'er.

I have one desire, however, and should like to see it granted." "Let me know what that is," remarked Dr.Humphries, "and if it lies in my power it shall be accorded to you with pleasure." "Your companion spoke of my husband as his friend; does he know where he is at present, and if so, can I not see him ?" "I promise that you shall see your husband before many days.

Until you are removed from this place I do not think it advisable, but," continued Harry, "I shall, on leaving this place, endeavor to secure your release." Mrs.Wentworth made no answer, and, speaking a few words of consolation and hope to her, the two gentlemen left the prison.

The next morning Harry called on the Mayor and asked if Mrs.Wentworth could be bailed, but on his honor mentioning that her trial would come off the next day, the court having met that evening, he determined to await the trial, confident that she would be acquitted when the facts of the case were made known to the jury.