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Olivia waited for a moment or two, until her heart beat less wildly, then went to the lodge door, which was usually unlocked, but to-night she found it fastened, and knocked. Bessie opened the door, and uttered an exclamation of surprise and welcome.
"Miss Olivia! Is it really you? Come in," and Bessie led the way into the sitting-room, which her natural good taste had converted into a pretty little parlor. "I thought it was father, miss. Were you surprised to find the door locked? Father bade me keep it fastened, as there were some gypsies and suspicious characters about, he said -- but, oh, miss, what is the matter? Are you ill?"