I am strengthened in this belief from the first impression of
her voice, as if the tones had in them something familiar."
We talked this matter over, looking at it in every way, until we
satisfied ourselves that my conjectures must be true. The quiet
manner in which they had intruded themselves, and taken possession
of the house--unheralded as far as we knew--could not but present
itself to our minds as a matter of special wonder. The more we
conned it over the more we were puzzled. Before coming home I had
called at an undertaker's, and notified him that his services were
wanted at the Allen House. Early on the next day I took the liberty
of calling there myself. I sent up my name, and awaited, with some
interest, my reception. The visit might be regarded as an intrusion,
and I was prepared to receive a message from the lady asking to be
excused. Not so, however. I had been seated only a few moments, when
I heard the rustle of her garments on the stairs. My first glance at
her face assured me that I was no unwelcome visitor.
"Thank you, Doctor," she said, as she extended her hand, "for this
early call.
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