"
_Added by the Doctor._
"SIR--I beg to inform you that I was yesterday called into a neighbor's
in Vauxhall Walk to attend a young lady who had been suddenly taken ill.
I recovered her with great difficulty from one of the most obstinate
fainting-fits I ever remember to have met with. Since that time she has
had no relapse, but there is apparently some heavy distress weighing
on her mind which it has hitherto been found impossible to remove. She
sits, as I am informed, perfectly silent, and perfectly unconscious of
what goes on about her, for hours together, with a letter in her
hand which she will allow nobody to take from her. If this state of
depression continues, very distressing mental consequences may follow;
and I only do my duty in suggesting that some relative or friend should
interfere who has influence enough to rouse her. Your obedient servant,
"RICHARD JARVIS, M.R.C.S."
VIII.
_From Norah to Magdalen._
"July 5th.
"For God's sake, write me one line to say if you are still at
Birmingham, and where I can find you there! I have just heard from old
Mr. Clare. Oh, Magdalen, if you have no pity on yourself, have some
pity on me! The thought of you alone among strangers, the thought of you
heart-broken under this dreadful blow, never leaves me for an instant.
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