But he will have already created for Dalmain, from my letter, a mental picture of his nurse; which is all that really matters.

We must trust to Providence that old Robbie does not proceed to amend it by the original.

Try to forestall any such conversation.

If the good doctor seems to mistrust you, take him on one side, show him my letter, and tell him the simple truth.

But I do not suppose this will be necessary.
With the patient, you must remember the extreme sensitiveness of a blind man's hearing.