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Gloomy and doubtful were the looks cast on Aurelia by the housekeeper, but all unseen by the wondering, bewildered, remorseful eyes fixed on the white face on the pillow, heedless of its perfect sy only that this was he who had thrilled her heart with his tender tones, who had loved her so dearly, and dared so much for her sake, but whom her impatience and distrust had so cruelly injured Had she seen hi, well, and ardent, as she had so lately heard hinantly at the deception which had stolen her vows; but the spectacle of the young senseless face and prostrate form filled her with co yielded to her sister's persuasions With intense anxiety she watched, and assisted in the fo for Mr Belamour's return; but time passed on and still he cahs, and one of the hands closed tight on Aurelia's