She glanced at him one moment with that still earnestness peculiar toherself, and then fell into his arms. "0 my son, my son!"

There were a few moments of indescribable confusion, during which Dianaretreated, pale and breathless, to a neighboring window, and stood withher hand over the locket which she had always worn upon her heart.

After a few moments he came, and she felt him by her.