A strong arm lifted her , and the familiar voice said cheeringly , -- `` I 'm all right , dear . Poor Bruce is hurt , but we 've sent for help . Better go right home and forget all about it . '' `` Yes , I will , if I can do nothing ; '' and Sophie meekly returned to her friends who stood outside the circle over which Saul 's head towered , assuring them of his safety . Hoping they had not seen her agitation , she led Emily away , leaving Randal to give what aid he could and bring them news of the poor wood-chopper 's state . Aunt Plumy produced the `` camphire '' the moment she saw Sophie 's pale face , and made her lie down , while the brave old lady trudged briskly off with bandages and brandy to the scene of action . On her return she brought comfortable news of the man , so the little flurry blew over and was forgotten by all but Sophie , who remained pale and quiet all the evening , tying evergreen as if her life depended on it . `` A good night 's sleep will set her up . She ai n't used to such things , dear child , and needs cossetin ' , '' said Aunt Plumy , purring over her until she was in her bed , with a hot stone at her feet and a bowl of herb tea to quiet her nerves . An hour later when Emily went up , she peeped in to see if Sophie was sleeping nicely , and was surprised to find the invalid wrapped in a dressing-gown writing busily . `` Last will and testament , or sudden inspiration , dear ? How are you ? faint or feverish , delirious or in the dumps ! Saul looks so anxious , and Mrs. Basset hushes us all up so , I came to bed , leaving Randal to entertain Ruth . '' As she spoke Emily saw the papers disappear in a portfolio , and Sophie rose with a yawn . `` I was writing letters , but I 'm sleepy now . Quite over my foolish fright , thank you . Go and get your beauty sleep that you may dazzle the natives to-morrow . '' `` So glad , good night ; '' and Emily went away , saying to herself , `` Something is going on , and I must find out what it is before I leave . Sophie ca n't blind me . ''
But XXXXX did all the next day , being delightfully gay at the dinner , and devoting herself to the young minister who was invited to meet the distinguished novelist , and evidently being afraid of him , gladly basked in the smiles of his charming neighbor .
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