But she has suddenly been stricken down with a brain fever, and her physicians regard her condition as most critical." "You distress me beyond measure!" said Mrs.Anthony.
"My friend writes that three physicians are in attendance; and that they report her case as dangerous in the extreme.

I did not intend going there until next week, but, unless my husband strongly objects, I will leave to-morrow.

Good nursing is quite as essential as medical skill." "Go, by all means, if you can," replied Mrs.Anthony.

"Dear child! I shouldn't wonder if that jealous husband of hers had done something to induce this attack.

Brain fever don't come on without mental excitement of some kind.