It would have saved my poor child a very bitter pang." "I was not aware that you thought yourself alarmingly sick, or I certainly should; for such an opinion on your part would do more to bring about a fatal result than could be counteracted by the most skilful treatment.

A physician does not hold the issues of life and death; he can only assist nature, as the patient may by a cheerful view of his case.

This is not your old complaint; you have taken cold, and have considerable fever; but I think it is a very hopeful case." The return of Katy interrupted the conversation; but the doctor's opinion was immediately imparted to her, and it sent a thrill of joy to her heart.
"I was low-spirited this morning, Katy," said Mrs.Redburn, when the physician had gone.

"I really felt as though my end was rapidly approaching.

I am sorry I mentioned my thoughts to you." "It was all for the best, I suppose," replied Katy.
But Mrs.Redburn was very sick; and even now the disease might have a fatal termination.