"It's no use to be afraid," said Elizabeth. "I am accustomed to it. I don't often think of it."
"I heard such queer noises," said Rose whispering. "I didn't think of anything before, either. May I come in here?"
"It's of no use, Rose," said Elizabeth. "You would be just as much afraid to-morrow night. There is nothing in the world to be afraid of."
Rose slowly took her night-cap away and Elizabeth's head went down on her pillow. But her closing eyes opened again at the click of the latch of the other door.
"Miss 'Lizabeth! —"
"Well, Clam? —"
"Karen's all alive, and says she ain't goin' to live no longer."
"What! —"
"Karen."
"What's the matter?"