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202 OUT OF HER SPHERE.<br />

pidity, that she thought no harm could<br />

come from <strong>her</strong> remaining with the patient,<br />

great as was <strong>her</strong> wish to see Mr. Temple<br />

Masters, and to learn what he wanted <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>her</strong>, she would not have vacated <strong>her</strong> place<br />

in the sick room to do so at this critical<br />

juncture.<br />

Deb was stupid, and <strong>her</strong> stupidity mili-<br />

tated against Clare's schemes more than<br />

any amount <strong>of</strong> cleverness could have done.<br />

The patient opened his eyes and looked at<br />

<strong>her</strong>—he evidently knew <strong>her</strong>, and Deb's<br />

heart was rejoiced—he spoke, called <strong>her</strong><br />

by <strong>her</strong> name, and then, in spite <strong>of</strong> Clare's<br />

injunctions as to the necessity <strong>of</strong> strict<br />

quiet, and the danger <strong>of</strong> speaking a word,<br />

Deb could keep silence no longer.<br />

" Glad tew see you so much better, sir,"<br />

she said heartily.<br />

Mr. Thornton smiled feebly. He was glad<br />

Deb was near him. Deb would tell him what<br />

he wanted to know—Clare was civil and

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