He had, throughout, spoken in a mild, apologetic tone, almost as if he were one of the congregation seeking for light on a very difficult subject.
The third day after his removal to the minister's house there was a marked change in his condition.

The doctor spoke of it but offered no hope.

Saturday morning he still lingered, although he had rapidly failed as the week drew near its close.

Sunday morning, just before the clock struck one, he rallied and asked if his child had come.
The minister had sent for her at once as soon as he had been able to secure her address from some letters found in the man's pocket.

He had been conscious and able to talk coherently only a few moments since his attack.
"The child is coming.