cried Ph?be. "Can nothing

have thought of every possible way in which our dear home might be saved, but thinking an

by his side with her arm upon his neck, vainly striving to console him; Fanny lay upon the sofa, sobbing; Robert sat

ted with the blow that was about to fall upon them. Ph?be, as one of the family, could not be left in ignorance, although the

quivering voice, her pitiful glances as her eyes wandered around, denoted the agony of her soul. Ph?be could n

were convinced that he was the moving spirit through whom the relentless decree had been issued that not a day's grace would be allowed. Troubles and griefs had fallen to the lot of Aunt Leth in t

have brought this ruin and disgrace upon the beloved ones I should have shielded and protected! This is how

calm. They called him by the most endearing n

their ministerings that they succeeded in their loving endeavours. He burst

y nor practical-for life's troubles are not to be surmounted by dreams-but I could not help it. These dreams have happened to me, and I should have done my duty better to my dear

raising his hand to her lips and kissing it

he said, helplessly; "only that a

s that they did not for a little while observe her absence. To a

be alone. What was it her uncle had said? That an angel had come f

eager that she should share their joys and pleasures, making dresses for her, and bringing light into

had not asked for anything, had not expected anything

they had made for her, of which they spoke neve

paid a doctor's bill for her of some seven or eight pounds, and she knew that her illness must have co

ast, to make an effort which by a happy chance might be successful. She could go to her father and appeal to him.

ed as she thought of Jeremiah Pamflett. But even

rst consulting Aunt Leth. Full well did she know that the dear woman would div

quietly left the house. A few doors

model servant-of-all-work. "

said Ph?be, hurriedly, "tell them I h

had turned the corner of the street, a