the house , she gave another proofproofof her identity .
As Oliver gave this first proofproofof the free and proper actionactionof his lungs , the patchwork coverlet which was carelessly flung over the iron bedstead , rustledrustle; the pale face of a young woman was raisedraisefeebly from the pillow ; and a faint voice imperfectly articulated the wordsword, ' Let me see the child , and die . '