I wished to spare you further agitation." "Agitation!" And she opened her eyes with astonishment.

"Why, it is you who agitate me.

He would have soothed me in a moment.

One kind and hopeful word from him, one tender glance of his dear eye, one pressure of his dear hard hand, and I could have borne anything; but that drop of comfort you denied us both.

Oh, cruel! cruel!" "Calm yourself, Grace, and remember whom you are speaking to.