He can do me no good: I am going fast; but there is something on my mind, mother, which I must tell you before I go.

Sit down beside me on the bed, whilst I have strength left to do it, and swear to me mother, that you will not abuse the confidence I am about to repose in you.' "Dinah nodded assent.
"'That will not do.

I must have your solemn word--your oath!' "'What good will that do, Rachel?
no oath can bind me--I believe in no God, and fear no devil!' "This confession was accompanied by a hideous, cackling laugh.

Rachel groaned aloud.
"'Oh, mother! there is a God--an avenging God! Could you feel what I now feel, and see what I now see, like the devils, you would believe and tremble.

You will know it one day, and like me, find out that repentance comes too late.