"And so it did the rest of us." Father Forbes permitted himself a soft little chuckle, approving rather than mirthful, and patted her on the shoulder with the air of being fifty years her senior instead of fifteen.

To the minister's relief, he changed the subject as the three started together toward the road.
"Then, again, no doctor was sent for!" he exclaimed, as if resuming a familiar subject with the girl.

Then he turned to Theron.

"I dare-say you have no such trouble; but with our poorer people it is very vexing.

They will not call in a physician, but hurry off first for the clergyman.