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`` Emily will write , '' she answered quietly . Everard bit his lip , he was silenced but not satisfied , -- an awkward pause ensued , then the others came in full of glee to find Isabel down . The tea was a very cheerful one , and Isabel strove to appear interested , and to join in the general conversation , but the effort was too much for her , for when she rose to retire for the night , she all but fainted and alarmed them very much . When Everard came into the sitting-room next morning , he found a cheerful fire burning -LRB- for the morning was raw and misty -RRB- and breakfast on the table , although it was only half-past five o'clock , and shortly after Emily came in . `` Why Emmy , this is better luck than I expected , '' exclaimed Everard in surprise . `` You did n't think that I would let you breakfast alone did you , '' returned Emily proceeding to pour out the tea , `` but oh , Everard , I 'm so sorry that you are going away so soon , I really am quite afraid to be left alone with Isabel so weak , whatever shall I do if she gets worse . '' `` As to being alone , why Norris is a host in herself .