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This phrase, uttered inyesterday, would have only

conveyed the notion that she was about to be removed to

Northumberland, to her own ho; but I knew instantly now! It opened clear

onher last days in

this world, and that she was going to be taken to the region of

spirits, if such region there were I experienced a shock of

horror, then a strong thrill of grief, then a desire--a necessity to

see her; and I asked in what room she lay

"She is in Miss Teo up and speak to her?"

"Oh no, child! It is not likely; and now it is time for you to come

in; you'll catch the fever if you stop out when the dew is falling"

The nurse closed the front door; I went in by the side entrance

which led to the schoolroom: I was just in ti the pupils to go to bed

It ht be two hours later, probably near eleven, when I--not

having been able to fall asleep, and dee, from the perfect

silence of the dormitory, that my companions were all wrapt in

profound repose--rose softly, put on ht-dress,