Some terrible leakage of youth occurs.

It has been cured, though, and I've cured one or two cases myself." He was almost prevaricating--but in a good cause.

"Mrs.Mazarine's is a case which can be cured, I think," he continued.

"As you've remarked, Mr.Mazarine,"-- his voice was now persuasive,--"here is fine air, and a good, comfortable home--" Suddenly he broke off, and as though in innocent inquiry said: "Now, has she too much to do?
Has she sufficient help in the house for one so young ?" "She doesn't do more than's good for her," answered the old man, "and there's the half-breed hired critter--you've seen her--and Li Choo, a Chinaman, too.

That ought to be enough," he added scornfully.
The Young Doctor seemed to reflect, and his face became urbane, because he saw he must proceed warily, if he was to be of service to his new patient.
"Yes," he said emphatically, "she appears to have help enough.