All his strength is gone." "But proper nourishment will restore him, now that the disease is broken." "So the doctor says.

But I'm afraid it's too late.

He seems to be sinking every hour.

Will you walk up and see him ?" I followed Mrs.Ellis up stairs, and into a chamber, where the sick boy lay.

I was not surprised at the fear she expressed, when I saw Edward's pale, sunken face, and hollow, almost expressionless eyes.
He scarcely noticed my entrance.
"Poor boy!" sighed his mother.