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`` I will write to her , and then call to-morrow . '' Again Lilian had a night without thorough rest , and for the greater part of the next day she was obliged to keep her room . There Mrs. Wade visited her , and they talked for a long time ; it was decided that Lilian should go to Pear-tree Cottage on the following afternoon , and remain in seclusion until the contest was over . She came down at five o'clock . Denzil , who had instructed the servants that she was at home to no one , sat with her in the library , holding her hand . `` I am quite well , '' Lilian declared again and again . `` I feel quite easy in mind -- indeed I do .