But in vain; the dark eyes remained firmly closed, the colourless lips silent; and Ned—strong, brave, manly Ned Vignoles—dropped his head on the unconscious form and sobbed aloud.
' Ned !' came a faint whisper; and, raising his head, he saw with a thrill the dear s( ft ejes looking at him once more with the liu-ht of life and love.
