"Indeed, it is an excellent thing for him to be dragged out of his shell.

Only, please--will you remember ?--treat him exactly as though he were not lame--never try to help him in any way.

It is that which hurts him so badly--when people make allowances for his lameness.

Just ignore it." Sara nodded.

She could understand that instinctive man's pride which recoiled from any tolerant recognition of a physical handicap.
"Was his lameness caused by an accident ?" she asked.
"It came through a very splendid deed." Little Miss Lavinia's eyes glowed as she spoke.