"Your presence will be a great support while consciousness remains, but after that I would have you spared the trial.
"Don't fear for me; I know that it will all be well.

How glad I am that should I be taken you will be left to comfort my dear father and children.

Yet I think that I shall be spared.

Arthur holds out a strong hope of a favorable termination.
"So, dear father," turning to him and putting her hand in his, "be comforted.

Be strong and of a good courage! Do not let anxiety for me rob you of your needed rest and sleep." "For your dear sake, my darling, I will try to follow your advice," he answered, with emotion, as in his turn he folded her to his heart and bade her good-night..