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The last part of the interview between Fanny and Mr. O'Shane had been witnessed by Mrs. Kent, who came out of the house when she had attended to the wants of her sick child. The dark cloud which menaced her a few moments before had rolled away, and, if the sunshine did not beam upon her, she was comparatively happy in having one trouble less to weigh her down. She was calm now, but the tears -- they were tears of relief -- still rolled down her wan and furrowed cheek.
"I have prayed for help, and help has come," said she to her deliverer, as the harsh landlord walked away.