So long as you live, it is not important, and I presume that your health is good." "What is it that is not important ?" demanded Miss Ludington.
"Why that she should have a name," replied the doctor, lifting his eyebrows with an expression of slight surprise.

"Unfortunately, the courts do not recognize such a relation as exists between you and this young lady.

You are the only Miss Ludington in the eye of the law, and she is non-existent, or, at least, an anonymous person.

She has not so much as a name sign on a hotel-register.

But so long as you live to look after her she is not likely to suffer." "But I may die!" exclaimed Miss Ludington.
"In that case it would be rather awkward for her," said the doctor.