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Clasping tightly the hand which rested in her own, Mary replied: "While life remains, it shall indeed be my prayer that you may be blessed on earth, and rewarded in heaven Oh, Florry, I thank God that the scales have fallen frohtly before you" She stopped suddenly, and pressed her hand to her side, while the pale brorinkled with pain

"I have been talking toosensation here"

"It is only momentary, I hope"

Mary shook her head, and sely of late"

That evening as the household were busily preparing for their intended departure, Dr Bryant abruptly entered, and informed them, with a clouded brow, that removal was impossible, as he could not procure a pair of horses for any price

"It is perfectly unaccountable what has possessed the Mexican froreed as to price, and they were to be sent this afternoon; but about two hours ago, he caed his inal amount, but he said iven time, but every proposal was peremptorily declined, and as it is impossible to leave here, I came over to entreat you to remain with my sister, at least for a few days, till we can determine what is advisable to do"

His proposal was accepted, and the ensuing day saw them inmates of Mrs Carlton's