But he could not help glancing back, after he had gone on about the distance of half a square, for his heart misgave him for not having taken the little fellow into his carriage.

He soon caught a glimpse of him on the sidewalk, slowly and laboriously endeavoring to work his way along, but evidently with extreme suffering.

He at once gave directions to the driver to turn back; and taking Henry into the carriage, hurried on to the office.

The child, when lifted in, sank back upon the seat, pale and exhausted.

Doctor R--asked him no question; and when the carriage stopped, directed the driver to carry him in.