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"Soh-headed husband of hers; I always mistrusted him," was Mrs Hull's mental conclusion, as she nodded assent to what Morris had said, asking if he proposed taking the earlytrain which passed at four o'clock, and who did he expect would drive his cutter back, as the boys would not be hoht

Here was a dileht, but Mrs Hull's wo that he "leave his horse at the tavern in West Silverton and she would send John after it as soon as he returned"

This arranged, Mrs Hull next asked if Katy would not have so ride

"A cup of tea and a slice of toast was all she would require," Morris said, and he feltwhen he returned to her, but when the tea was ready, she roused up enough to say she did not want it

"Make her drink it if you ever expect to get her to New York," Mrs Hull suggested, alarhtness of her eyes

"You er for the ride We are going very soon, you know--going to New York," and he shook her shoulder gently as he tried to make her comprehend

When he said shewhatever he bade her do, and see more natural for the exertion and the food she took

"Letback upon her pillow she slept for an hour, while Morris knelt beside her, counting her rapid pulse,earnestly that she ht be able to reach New York, and that no serious consequences would result froht seeht, and he nerved hi his own horse and leading hiet Katy ready She was not sleeping now, for the powerful sti her had taken effect, and she see her own bonnet, while Morris put an extra shawl around her, and Mrs Hull brought the hot soapstone prepared for her feet Then, when all was ready, Morris carried her to the covered sleigh, wrapping robes and furs around her so that it seemed impossible she should take cold