CHAPTER VII.
THE VISIT TO THE VAULT OF THE BANNERWORTHS, AND ITS UNPLEASANT RESULT.—THE MYSTERY.
Henry and his brother roused Flora, and after agreeing together that it would be highly imprudent to say anything to her of the proceedings of the night, they commenced a conversation with her in encouraging and kindly accents.
“Well, Flora,” said Henry, “you see you have been quite undisturbed to-night.”
“I have slept long, dear Henry.”
“You have, and pleasantly too, I hope.”
“I have not had any dreams, and I feel much refreshed, now, and quite well again.”
“Thank Heaven!” said George.
“If you will tell dear mother that I am awake, I will get up with her assistance.”
The brothers left the room, and they spoke to each other of it as a favourable sign, that Flora did not object to being
