Chapter 10: The Time of Waiting

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​​⁠The sun was now warm, and shining brightly, forming a wondrous contrast to the dark and dismal cellars; and it was with comparatively light feelings, that I made my way up to the tower, to survey the gardens. There, I found everything quiet, and, after a few minutes, went down to Mary's room.

Here, having knocked, and received a reply, I unlocked the door. My sister was sitting, quietly, on the bed