Henry is rather shy about the girls." "And you wish me to see him to-night ?" "Yes.

Something ought to be done." "What is his condition just now ?" I inquired.

"How did you leave him ?" "He's been in bed nearly all day, and hasn't touched a mouthful.

To all my persuasions and entreaties he answers--'Please, mother, let me alone.
I will be better after a while.'" "I think," said I, after musing on the case, "that, may be, the let-alone prescription will be the best one for the present.

He is prostrated by some strong mental emotion--that seems clear; and time must be given for the mind to regain its equipoise.