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‘No!’ cried the doctor, passionately. ‘As He is good and
merciful, she will live to bless us all, for years to come.’
The lady fell upon her knees, and tried to fold her hands
together; but the energy which had supported her so long,
fled up to Heaven with her first thanksgiving; and she sank
into the friendly arms which were extended to receive her.