Not a sound breaks the profound slumber of Maidlin Cross, where Harry’s labourers, free of all care for the morrow, lie silent in the deep sleep which compensates their toil. Not a sound disturbs the quietness of Allenders, except that small voice of Violet asking in the darkness if Katie is asleep. Yes, Katie is asleep: shut your dark eyes, Lettie, and say your prayers, that Lady Violet may not come in her glistening garments to sit yonder in the darkest corner, and hold you with her glittering eye; but except for this visionary dread, and the one ache of ancient fear in Martha’s graver breast—fear which only dwells far down in the depths, like an echo in a well—this hour of rest sheds nothing but peace upon the home of Harry Muir.
END OF VOL. II.
LONDON:
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Corrections
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p. [193]
- And there’s Harry ready at the the door.
- And there’s Harry ready at the door.
p. [233]
- Vio et spoke
- Violet spoke
p. [246]