Mr Keswick may be right in the position he takes, or he may be wrong.

He may go to Midbranch; he may get his explanation; and he may send it to me.

But, without any regard to what he does, or says, or writes, I shall go to Miss March as soon as I am able to use my ankle, and, whether she be at her uncle's house, or whether she has gone to New York, or to any other place, I shall see her, and, myself, obtain from her an explanation of this acceptance.
This is due to me as well as to Mr Keswick, and if he thinks he ought to get it, for himself, I also think I ought to get it, for myself." The good results of Lawrence's great care in regard to his injured ankle soon began to show themselves.

The joint had slowly but steadily regained its strength and usual healthy condition; and Lawrence now found that he could walk about without the assistance of his rude crutch.

He was still prudent, however, and took but very short walks, and in these he leaned upon his trusty cane.