He is afraid she will come down with the fever, too.

He told me to use any stratagem I liked to get her there.

But I think it's better to tell you frankly how matters stand.

It will do the child good to have a change, Elizabeth, and I solemnly think you ought to let her go, for a week at least." "But, doctor, she has never been away from me a single night in her life.

She'd die of homesickness, and I know she'll never consent to leave me.