"Is it you, Vicar ?" "Aye," rejoined the other, "it's me at present; but it won't be me long if I slip coming over that log.

Here goes," he said, as he steadied himself and crossed rapidly, while the Doctor held the light.

"Ah," he added, when he was safe across, "I knew I should get over all right." "You did not seem very certain about it just now," said the Doctor.
"However, I am sincerely glad you are come.

I knew no weather would stop you." "Thank you, old friend," said the Vicar; "and how is the patient ?" "Going fast.

More in your line than mine.