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"Mrs. Williams, you must promise me that you never will speak of

what I have told you regarding that conversation with Mrs. Chilton."

"I promise you, dear, I never will mention it, since you prefer

keeping the matter secret."

"What will Dr. Hartwell think of me?" was the recurring thought that

would not be banished; and, unable to sleep, Beulah tossed

restlessly on her pillow all night, dreading lest he should despise

her for her seeming ingratitude.