The eyes were closed, and the long dark lashes rested on the ivory cheeks.

A profusion of shining dark hair fell in elaborate curls over her neck and shoulders.

Her dress was that of a bride; a robe of white satin brocaded with silver, fairly dazzling in its shining radiance, and as brief in the article of sleeves and neck as that of any modern belle.

A circlet of pearls were clasped round her snow-white throat, and bracelets of the same jewels encircled the snowy taper arms.

On her head she wore a bridal wreath and veil--the former of jewels, the latter falling round her like a cloud of mist.