He gave the old woman a brief examination and shook his head.
"It's the first warning," said he; "but nothing to be frightened about.

That is, for the present." "Is it paralysis ?" asked Jane Merrick.
"Yes; a slight stroke." "But I'll have another ?" "Perhaps, in time." "How long ?" "It may be a week--or a month--or a year.

Sometimes there is never another stroke.

Don't worry, ma'am.

Just lie still and be comfortable." "Huh!" grunted the old woman.