I had rather not be from home--I do not like Robert's
looks.'
CHAPTER XIX: THE RECTOR'S ILLNESS
'Thou drooping sick man, bless the guide
That checked, or turned thy headstrong youth.'
The thought of her brother's kindness, and the effect of his
consolation, made Lilias awake that morning in more cheerful spirits;
but it was not long before grief and anxiety again took possession of
her.
The first sound that she heard on opening the schoolroom window was
the tolling of the church bell, giving notice of the death of another
of those to whom she felt bound by the ties of neighbourhood.
At church she saw that Mr. Devereux was looking more ill than he yet
had done, and it was plainly with very great exertion that he
succeeded in finishing the service. The Mohun party waited, as
usual, to speak to him afterwards, for since his attendance upon
Naylor had begun he had not thought it safe to come to the New Court
as usual, lest he should bring the infection to them. He was very
pale, and walked wearily, but he spoke cheerfully, as he told them
that Naylor was now quite out of danger.
'Then I hope you did not stay there all last night,' said Mr.
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