o be thought that they had gone up to be educated; and he
therefore replied--

"They found it lonely in the forest, Mr Heatherstone, and wished to see
London; so we have taken them there, and put them into the care of those
who have promised that they shall be well placed."

The Intendant appeared to be much disturbed and surprised, but he said
nothing, and soon afterwards quitted the room. He almost immediately
returned with the surgeon, who, as soon as he felt Edward's pulse,
declared that the crisis was over, and that when he awoke he would be
quite sensible. Having given directions as to the drink of his patient,
and some medicine which he was to take, the surgeon then left, stating
that he should not call until the next evening, unless he was sent for,
as he considered all danger over.

Edward continued in a quiet slumber for the major portion of the night.
It was just break of day when he opened his eyes. Humphrey offered him
some drink, which Edward took greedily; and seeing Humphrey, said--

"Oh, Humphrey, I had quite forgotten where I was--I'm so sleepy!" and
with these words his head fell on the pillow, and he was again asleep.

When it was broad daylight Oswald came into the room--

"Master Humphrey, they say that all danger is over now, but that you
have remained here all night. I will relieve you now, if you let me.
Go and take a walk in the fresh air--it will revive you."

"I will, Oswald, and many thanks. My brother has woke up once, and, I
thank God, quite sensible. He will know you when he wakes again, and
then do you send for me."

Humphrey left the room, and was glad, after a night of close confinement
in a sick-room, to feel the cool morning air fanning his cheeks. He had
not been long out of the house before he perceived Clara coming towards
him.

"How d'ye do, Humphrey?" said Clara; "and how is your brother this
morning?"

"He is better, Clara, and I hope now out of danger."

"But, Humphrey," continued Clara; "when we came into the room last
night, what made you say what you did?"

"I do not recollect that I said anything."

"Yes, you did; you said that there were now hopes that your brother
would be able soon to quit this house, which he had been so unfortunate
as to enter. Do you recollect?"

"I may have said so, Clara," replied Humphrey; "it was only speaking my
thoughts aloud."

"But why do you think so, Humphrey? Why has Edward been unfortunate in
entering this hous