saw Lucys head leaning out I thought that perhaps she was looking out for me so I opened my handkerchief and waved it She did not notice or make any movement whatever Just then the moonlight crept round an angle of the building and the light fell on the window There distinctly was Lucy with her head lying up against the side of the windowsill and her eyes shut She was fast asleep and by her seated on the windowsill was something that looked like a goodsized bird I was afraid she might get a chill so I ran upstairs but as I came into the room she was moving back to her bed fast asleep and breathing heavily she was holding her hand to her throat as though to protect it from cold I did not wake her but tucked her up warmly I have taken care that the door is locked and the window securely fastened She looks so sweet as she sleeps but she is paler than is her wont and there is a drawn haggard look under her eyes which I do not like I fear she is fretting about something I wish I could find out what it is 15 AugustRose later than usual Lucy was languid and tired and slept on after we had been called We had a happy surprise at breakfast Arthurs father is better and wants the marriage to come off soo