She has apparently been able to shake it off in the good care and affectionate treatment she is getting here.

But I can scarcely believe this of a child." When Mrs.Maxa asked him how soon Leonore could leave the room and spend the day with her very active children, he answered, "She can do it from to-morrow on.

Nothing can possibly refresh her more than some lively playmates." With this he took his leave.

Going downstairs, he met Apollonie, who was just coming up with a supper-tray laden with delicate dishes for the sick child.
"That is right," said the doctor; "it gives one an appetite only to look at it." "Yes, the poor child eats like a little bird," said Apollonie; "but Mrs.
Rector says that there must be things to choose from in order to tempt her.

How is she getting along, doctor?
Do you think she'll get well again?
Isn't she just like a little angel ?" "That is hard for me to say, as I do not know any angels," he said smiling, "but she might be for all I know.