I said: "My dear, it is a laborious job, and the child must be nearly warm enough, with her extra clothing.

Now mightn't we put on another layer of poultices and--" I did not finish, because I was interrupted.

I lugged wood up from below for some little time, and then turned in and fell to snoring as only a man can whose strength is all gone and whose soul is worn out.

Just at broad daylight I felt a grip on my shoulder that brought me to my senses suddenly.

My wife was glaring down upon me and gasping.