Cruel As The Grave

"A seeming connection, at the very least; but I cannot tell it to you

now--not until you take something to eat and drink, for you have not

broken your fast since morning."

"Nor have I hungered since morning," replied Sybil, with a sigh.

Mr. Berners went up to the smouldering embers of the fire that he had

lighted in the morning on the stone floor of the church; and he drew

together the dying brands, put fresh fuel on them, and soon rekindled

the flame.

And the husband and wife sat down beside it; and while Sybil ate and

drank with what appetite she could bring to the repast, Lyon Berners, to

pass off the heavy time, related to her the legend of the Haunted

Chapel.