CHAPTER XXXI.
COSMO AND THE DOCTOR.
To the eyes of Jermyn, Cosmo appeared, mainly from his simplicity, younger than he was, while the doctor's manners, and his knowledge of the world, made Cosmo regard him as a much greater man than, in any sense or direction, he really was.

His kindness having gained the youth's heart, he was ready to see in him everything that love would see in the loved.
"You are very good to me, Doctor Jermyn," he said, one day,"-- so good, that I am the more sorry though the less unwilling--"-- The doctor could not keep his hold of the thread of Cosmo's speach, yet did not interrupt him--"to tell you what is now weighing on my mind: I do not know how or when I shall be able to hand you your fees.

I hope you will not come to see me once more than is necessary; and the first money I earn, you shall be paid part at least of what I owe you." The doctor laughed.

It was such a school-boy speech, he thought! It was a genuine relief to Cosmo to find him take the thing so lightly.
"You were robbed on the way, Lady Joan tells me," Jermyn said.
"I am not sure that I was robbed," returned Cosmo; "but in any case, even had I brought every penny I started with, I could not have paid you.

My father and I are very poor, Mr.Jermyn." "And my father and I are pretty well to do," said the doctor, laughing again.
"But," resumed Cosmo, "neither condition is a reason why you should not be paid.