It was later than she fancied, for in the agitation of the previous night, she had forgotten to wind up her watch; and Mr. Hale had given especial orders that she was not to be disturbed by the usual awakening. By and by the door opened cautiously, and Dixon put her head in. Perceiving that Margaret was awake, she came forwards with a letter.

Mr. Hale had given orders that she was not to be disturbed; but by and by the door opened cautiously, and Dixon put her head in. Seeing that Margaret was awake, she came forwards with a letter.
