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He saw no signs of improvement in his patient , and was sorry to observe the great reduction of strength which had taken place within a few hours . He was now pretty sure that the fever would prove a serious one . What he said had given Jane no comfort ; but she endeavoured to brace up her mind to meet her cares , and she found , as most in her situation do find , that her strength proved equal to her trial . In a melancholy , but not a restless state of mind , she laid her head on her pillow , and having enjoyed the relief of expressing her cares and fears to Him who alone could remove them , she fell asleep , and continued so , till Hannah called her at four o'clock , instead of three , as she had been desired . Jane afterwards asked her the reason , and good Hannah declared that she could not find in her heart to disturb so refreshing a repose , till it was time to call Mr Charles also . `` Thank you , Hannah , '' said Jane ; `` but the next time we divide the night , I must take the first half , and you the last . '' Isabella had slept but little , and though not delirious , was restless and uncomfortable .